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W609 XKL

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,546 mi
Last recorded97,546 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 XKL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 97,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 98,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracks.

Fail 27 Jun 2019 98,783 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracks.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 88,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 84,143 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 84,143 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,014 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 78,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,216 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,645 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,100 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,163 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,592 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,877 miles

Rear suspension bump stops perished.

Steering column appears loose/worn at column to steering rack connection.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 51,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear suspension bump stops perished.

Steering column appears loose/worn at column to steering rack connection.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,344 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,547 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,416 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 19,792 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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W609 XKL is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W609 XKL, 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 W609 XKL registered?

W609 XKL is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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