MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,884 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bonnet dented, couple small dents scratches
both rear tyres close to limit 1557013T osr puncture?
coolant level slightly low
exhaust centre & rear badly corroded/ shields insecure
front indicators discoloured
gearstick slight tight
osf brake pipe slight corrosion
osf wishbone bush slight seperating
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
vehicle would benefit from wheel alignment as tyres are wearing on inner edges
vehicle would benefit from wheel alignment as tyres are wearing on inner edges
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W688 XGE is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W688 XGE, 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 W688 XGE registered?
W688 XGE is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W688 XGE safe to buy?
The MOT history for W688 XGE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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