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W759 XBD

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,914 mi
Last recorded153,914 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW759 XBD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2013 153,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side rear hand brake cable in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2012 141,648 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 141,648 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 128,190 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2011 128,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2010 121,150 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 114,903 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 101,811 miles

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2008 101,811 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 91,175 miles

CHIPS TO SCREEN

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 20 Jul 2006 82,127 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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W759 XBD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black 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 W759 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

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What year was W759 XBD registered?

W759 XBD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W759 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W759 XBD 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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