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W709 XGE

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,736 mi
Last recorded89,736 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 XGE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 89,736 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 89,725 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,913 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 60,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 60,379 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,323 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,000 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside front tyre low on the outside edge

Fail 16 Apr 2012 32,998 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside front tyre low on the outside edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,258 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 29,258 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

n/s/f brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 27,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 24,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,560 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,143 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 19,143 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,843 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 9,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W709 XGE 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 68.4%.

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 W709 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 W709 XGE registered?

W709 XGE is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W709 XGE safe to buy?

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