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W661 XTR

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,334 mi
Last recorded108,334 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW661 XTR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 108,334 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 105,201 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 105,158 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see print out (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp glass sone chip hole

Pass 12 Nov 2019 100,467 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 100,463 miles

Front Brake hose porous both (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 95,185 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 95,185 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 89,910 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 89,908 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Both seat belt buckles outer casing missing

Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,581 miles

rear seat belt cover missing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,614 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 64,403 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)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 58,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,332 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 58,315 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,243 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 51,562 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 48,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2008 42,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,149 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,051 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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W661 XTR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W661 XTR, 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 W661 XTR registered?

W661 XTR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 June 2000.

Is W661 XTR safe to buy?

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