CarVerify

Free Car Check

W709 XBD

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,466 mi
Last recorded74,466 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 XBD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,466 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,615 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,253 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 72,928 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 71,152 miles

Front no.plate starting to delaminate.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,235 miles

Front brakes have an imbalance of 16%.

Front no.plate starting to delaminate.

Lower lip of o/s.sill damaged.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 68,068 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,751 miles

Damage to lip of o/s.outer sill.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,537 miles

Damage to lip of o/s.outer sill.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 60,537 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Damage to lip of o/s.outer sill.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,309 miles

Front discs pitted on inside faces

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Jun 2011 55,851 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear no.plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,493 miles

Both front brake discs pitted.

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,836 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,772 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 44,032 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,579 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 40,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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
Full Seat Arosa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W709 XBD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W709 XBD, 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 W709 XBD?

You can check the full history of W709 XBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W709 XBD registered?

W709 XBD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 July 2000.

Is W709 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W709 XBD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W709 XBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W709 XBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.