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W711 XBM

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,660 mi
Last recorded86,660 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW711 XBM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,660 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 86,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

air bag light on

front brake discs worn / corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall damage / wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Oct 2010 86,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

front brake discs worn / corroded

offside rear tyre sidewall damage / wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Apr 2010 84,725 miles

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

rear number plate cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2010 84,725 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

rear number plate cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2009 71,033 miles

airbag light on

cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 May 2008 67,725 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 67,725 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 58,861 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body damage sides and front

both front tyres warn, nsf tyre damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,272 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 49,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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W711 XBM is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W711 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W711 XBM registered?

W711 XBM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W711 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W711 XBM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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