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X704 WAA

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,986 mi
Last recorded166,986 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX704 WAA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 166,986 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor pan corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 162,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 157,652 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 157,652 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 153,432 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 150,368 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 150,368 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 145,411 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 140,192 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 134,381 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 130,053 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2009 115,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 98,214 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 90,005 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 83,374 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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X704 WAA is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 X704 WAA, 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 X704 WAA registered?

X704 WAA is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 September 2000.

Is X704 WAA safe to buy?

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