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W453 XFM

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,712 mi
Last recorded67,712 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 XFM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2022 67,712 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,965 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 62,965 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 62,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 51,627 miles

oil around sump area

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust dual clamp corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (not cut to cord) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

internal rear view mirror missing

Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering drive belt perished/cracked.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,403 miles

Offside Front Inner o/s/f inner door handle missing-difficult to close door properly.

Fail 19 Jul 2018 43,403 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner o/s/f inner door handle missing-difficult to close door properly.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,349 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated minor leak (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated minor leak (2.4.D.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 40,349 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated minor leak (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated minor leak (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 35,890 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,915 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,470 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,526 miles

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

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,398 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,814 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 21,567 miles

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

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

PAS pipes rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,567 miles

PAS pipes rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,191 miles

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

pas pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2008 19,191 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

noise from rear brakes

pas pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,362 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,656 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 14,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W453 XFM is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W453 XFM, 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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W453 XFM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 July 2000.

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