MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,686 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
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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.
Is W985 XTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for W985 XTU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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