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W708 XBM

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,933 mi
Last recorded63,933 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW708 XBM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,933 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 54,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,234 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 49,469 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,906 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,931 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 38,931 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 33,655 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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W708 XBM is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W708 XBM, 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 W708 XBM registered?

W708 XBM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W708 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W708 XBM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W708 XBM have outstanding finance?

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