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W985 XTU

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,686 mi
Last recorded58,686 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 XTU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 58,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both front brake hoses perished

both front outer anti roll bar bushes perished

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

both rear tyres perished

front exhaust hanger snapped but still supporting exhaust system

fuel filter corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 56,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated under wheel arch to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated under wheel arch to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

power steering steel pipes very corroded/rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,330 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 55,330 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,470 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

both rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 51,933 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,331 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 50,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 48,031 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,821 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,235 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,351 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 41,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,663 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,455 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,785 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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W985 XTU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W985 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 W985 XTU registered?

W985 XTU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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