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X522 WCU

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,500 mi
Last recorded83,500 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 WCU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2015 83,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Moderate play in both rear axel suspension bushes

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,317 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 79,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 78,334 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under vehicle is corroded, but not weakening the srength of structure

Fail 20 Mar 2013 77,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all road wheels have plastic trim covers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,707 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all road wheels have plastic trim covers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,891 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 68,051 miles

nsf tyre on legal limit

Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,038 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,286 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,930 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 39,456 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 32,382 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side rear tyre side wall cracked

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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X522 WCU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X522 WCU, 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 X522 WCU registered?

X522 WCU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X522 WCU safe to buy?

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