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W963 XKR

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,084 mi
Last recorded73,084 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW963 XKR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 73,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust mount u/s

o/s/f tyre soft

Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust mount u/s

o/s/f tyre soft

Fail 18 Dec 2013 63,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 63,608 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 59,705 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,245 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,197 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 39,041 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,547 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,585 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 30,585 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Recommend both front wiper blades

Recommend brake fluid is renewed

Pass 18 Feb 2006 30,069 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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W963 XKR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W963 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.

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What year was W963 XKR registered?

W963 XKR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W963 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W963 XKR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W963 XKR have outstanding finance?

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