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W708 XNK

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,686 mi
Last recorded83,686 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW708 XNK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,686 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 74,797 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear silencer tail pipe corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 74,797 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear silencer tail pipe corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,574 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,932 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,780 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,583 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 45,600 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 45,600 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,434 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,880 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 28,248 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracked

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 Jan 2006 23,801 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 XNK is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XNK, 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

How do I check the history of W708 XNK?

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What year was W708 XNK registered?

W708 XNK is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W708 XNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W708 XNK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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