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W363 XAT

2000 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,129 mi
Last recorded77,129 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW363 XAT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 77,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 77,124 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,140 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 68,137 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 65,622 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 65,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

epc lite on................

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,415 miles

front suspension and shock absorbers have been modified but still has a small damping effect

Fail 24 Oct 2011 60,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension and shock absorbers have been modified but still has a small damping effect

Pass 9 Oct 2010 54,846 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 51,730 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 49,150 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 46,367 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 43,177 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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W363 XAT is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W363 XAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W363 XAT registered?

W363 XAT is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W363 XAT safe to buy?

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