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W378 XKR

2000 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,587 mi
Last recorded77,587 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 77,587 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 77,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 76,582 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 76,275 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 76,275 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 74,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 74,746 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,247 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,194 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 72,194 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 70,478 miles

Nearside drive shaft corroded

Offside drive shaft corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 68,704 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 68,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,202 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 65,449 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 65,449 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,086 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,504 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,156 miles

Slight blow from exhaust manifold.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,414 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,939 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,164 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 39,679 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 36,983 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 34,319 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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W378 XKR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W378 XKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W378 XKR registered?

W378 XKR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W378 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W378 XKR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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