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W895 XRO

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,501 mi
Last recorded88,501 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW895 XRO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,501 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,586 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,541 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 70,506 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 64,647 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,087 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 53,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,727 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,165 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,710 miles

some test items not visible

Fail 17 Nov 2008 42,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application slightly uneven

some test items not visible

Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,876 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 25,910 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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W895 XRO 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 85.7%.

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 W895 XRO, 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 W895 XRO registered?

W895 XRO is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 March 2000.

Is W895 XRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W895 XRO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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