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X407 KRW

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,216 mi
Last recorded91,216 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 KRW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 91,216 miles

Drivers door check strap worn

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

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

O/s door mirror surround slightly damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Protective shroud insecure on offside rear shock absorber

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded outer sections to both wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Signs of corrosion in offside front wheel arch

Small cracks in tread of both rear tyres

Fail 6 Dec 2017 91,215 miles

Fuel system component insecure Filter (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear shock absorber surrounds/ bump stops showing signs of age

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion to offside front wheel arch- no sharp edges

Drivers door hinge worn

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre cracking and has a nail in it

Offside wing mirror surround damaged- no sharp edges

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,017 miles

Cowl on offside door mirror slightly damaged

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded sections to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion to offside front wing

Pass 11 Dec 2015 83,571 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 83,568 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 80,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 80,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,657 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 65,656 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 56,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,306 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,468 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 48,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,127 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,954 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 33,954 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 27,731 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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X407 KRW is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X407 KRW, 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 X407 KRW registered?

X407 KRW is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X407 KRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X407 KRW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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