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W384 XKR

2000 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,194 mi
Last recorded90,194 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW384 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,194 miles

Oil leak engine/ gear box ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 90,194 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak engine/ gear box ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 3x pipes at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at both exhaust clamps (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front steel rim damaged

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished & 13 years old

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

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

Nearside Rear tyres 13 years old

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished & 13 years old

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished & cracked on inner

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

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

handbrake has long travel

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 11 Jan 2016 75,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at both exhaust clamps (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front steel rim damaged

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished & 13 years old

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

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

Nearside Rear tyres 13 years old

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished & 13 years old

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished & cracked on inner

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

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

handbrake has long travel

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear bump stops perished/broken up

Fail 2 Jan 2015 68,900 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear bump stops perished/broken up

Pass 28 Dec 2013 65,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front tyres 10 years old

near side rear tyre 10 years old

off side rear tyre inner sidewall perished/cracked

slight bind both rear brakes

Fail 28 Dec 2013 65,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres 10 years old

near side rear tyre 10 years old

off side rear tyre inner sidewall perished/cracked

slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 29 Dec 2012 62,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear bump stops perished

slight exhaust blow center section/tail section joint

Fail 22 Dec 2012 62,375 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear bump stops perished

heavy corrosion front brake discs

slight exhaust blow center section/tail section joint

Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,981 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,092 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 51,092 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 44,976 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,976 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,778 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres worn unevnly and close to legal limit

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,201 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,489 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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W384 XKR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W384 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.

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What year was W384 XKR registered?

W384 XKR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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