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W837 XJE

2000 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,637 mi
Last recorded84,637 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW837 XJE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 84,637 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 84,637 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleve has small hole (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 81,100 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 81,100 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,425 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 79,425 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,302 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 76,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,075 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 73,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 65,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,286 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 52,286 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,996 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 29,201 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2006 29,201 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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W837 XJE is a 2000 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W837 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 W837 XJE registered?

W837 XJE is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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