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W741 XHP

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,282 mi
Last recorded73,282 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW741 XHP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,130 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2013 71,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,104 miles

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

epc lamp flashed on during test

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,838 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 29 Jun 2011 54,825 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,847 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 45,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,935 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,232 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,190 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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W741 XHP is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W741 XHP, 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 W741 XHP registered?

W741 XHP is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W741 XHP safe to buy?

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