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W715 XBM

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,828 mi
Last recorded155,828 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW715 XBM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 155,828 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 155,828 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 149,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 142,368 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 142,368 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 139,529 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 128,565 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 125,060 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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Fail 11 Sep 2009 116,329 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 116,329 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 108,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 104,541 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 104,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 98,826 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 85,525 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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W715 XBM is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W715 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 W715 XBM registered?

W715 XBM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W715 XBM safe to buy?

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