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W976 XTU

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,858 mi
Last recorded83,858 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 XTU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,858 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,078 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,714 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 75,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,312 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,445 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside door trims loose

Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,590 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 60,409 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 59,742 miles

n/s/f strut has a very slight fluid leak.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,462 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,861 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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W976 XTU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W976 XTU, 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 W976 XTU registered?

W976 XTU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W976 XTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W976 XTU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W976 XTU have outstanding finance?

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