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X853 WAU

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,291 mi
Last recorded76,291 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 WAU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 76,291 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 76,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,552 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,017 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight damage to o/s front indicator light

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,522 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Exhaust hager at front of exhaust corroded

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs corroded over 25% of their braking surface

Slight leak of oil from gearbox selector input shaft seal

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,336 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 48,216 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,327 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,706 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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X853 WAU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X853 WAU, 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 X853 WAU registered?

X853 WAU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X853 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X853 WAU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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