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W641 XBA

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,319 mi
Last recorded108,319 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW641 XBA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 108,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 108,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure link rod broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 102,270 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded / loose

Fail 17 Oct 2016 102,265 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front exhaust bracket corroded / loose

Pass 30 May 2015 102,199 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing noisy.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,907 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 95,496 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 95,496 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 90,057 miles

both rear tyres 6 yrs old and badly perished

Fail 11 Jun 2012 90,057 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres 6 yrs old and badly perished

Pass 11 Jun 2011 83,584 miles

strong advise rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2010 77,414 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriorating

general oil leaks

Pass 13 Jun 2009 72,294 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2008 66,075 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 66,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked/nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2006 47,022 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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W641 XBA is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 W641 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 W641 XBA registered?

W641 XBA is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W641 XBA safe to buy?

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