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W646 XKR

2000 Seat Arosa

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,915 mi
Last recorded47,915 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW646 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 47,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 45,790 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 42,394 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 42,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 38,971 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 38,969 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,666 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,262 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 34,262 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 31,920 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 31,846 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine misfire

Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,628 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,278 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 26,277 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,088 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,265 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,083 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,621 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 16,621 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,845 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,914 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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W646 XKR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W646 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W646 XKR registered?

W646 XKR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W646 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W646 XKR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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