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W484 XKR

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,127 mi
Last recorded107,127 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW484 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2016 107,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Unable to test due to high emissions blocking emissions test machine (over 3000hc ) (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive Unable to test due to high emissions blocking emissions test machine (over 3000hc ) (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive Unable to test due to high emissions blocking emissions test machine (over 3000hc ) (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive Unable to test due to high emissions blocking emissions test machine (over 3000hc ) (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) locking device insecure Brake pad, not correctly located. (3.5.1l)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Apr 2015 101,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 101,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

center exhaust clamp broken

Fail 25 Apr 2014 95,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

center exhaust clamp broken

Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,410 miles

Oil leak!

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,552 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,780 miles

top rear brake light one bulb out,corroded p/s pipes ,tyres on o/s/f n/s/f on limit markers

Pass 6 Apr 2010 73,732 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 60,044 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 48,974 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,324 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 34,151 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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W484 XKR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W484 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 W484 XKR registered?

W484 XKR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W484 XKR safe to buy?

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