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W639 XBA

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,093 mi
Last recorded85,093 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW639 XBA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 85,093 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 77,837 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 77,717 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,397 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,260 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 62,258 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2012 53,975 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 45,698 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 37,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,941 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,823 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,379 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,175 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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W639 XBA is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W639 XBA, 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 W639 XBA registered?

W639 XBA is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W639 XBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W639 XBA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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