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W704 XGE

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,273 mi
Last recorded59,273 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW704 XGE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 59,273 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2011 59,273 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,570 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,344 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 39,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 34,088 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,088 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,323 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2005 28,648 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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W704 XGE is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W704 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 W704 XGE registered?

W704 XGE is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W704 XGE safe to buy?

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