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W959 XKR

2000 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,196 mi
Last recorded56,196 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 56,196 miles

all four tyres are perishing in tread

both rear coil springs are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are pitted

Fail 17 Oct 2013 56,196 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

all four tyres are perishing in tread

both rear coil springs are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2012 48,785 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 48,780 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

drivers sun visor missing rear shock absorbers insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,314 miles

n/s/f seat twisted

Fail 7 Jul 2010 48,312 miles

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

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

n/s/f seat twisted

Pass 10 May 2008 43,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,265 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 33,744 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 33,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W959 XKR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W959 XKR, 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 W959 XKR registered?

W959 XKR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W959 XKR safe to buy?

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