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W759 XJE

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,637 mi
Last recorded79,637 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW759 XJE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 79,637 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion undersdie of car in places

exhaust system corroded

wipers deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2014 79,637 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil springs corroded

corrosion undersdie of car in places

exhaust system corroded

wipers deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,033 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

brake ferrals corroded

brake hoses deteriorated/perished

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car

discs corroded

exhaust system corroded/poor ocondition

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

nearside sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 75,830 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 75,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 73,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2010 70,563 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,708 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 65,708 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 62,285 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 62,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,286 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 46,066 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 46,066 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake pipe under bonnet starting to rust

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 XJE is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XJE, 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 W759 XJE registered?

W759 XJE is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W759 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W759 XJE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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