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C8 LAX

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,108 mi
Last recorded49,108 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 LAX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 49,108 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 87,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 87,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 43,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage bush perishing but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage bush perishing but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 43,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage bush perishing but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage bush perishing but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 76,186 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 35,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 68,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 28,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (155/70/13) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (across axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 28,978 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust condition poor (corroded)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (155/70/13) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (across axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 59,026 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 21,956 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 55,433 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger at rear sub-frame not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn & nearside rear - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on the shoulders

Pass 5 Jan 2021 17,976 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger near flexi pipe detached from system (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 17,976 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger near flexi pipe detached from system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 15,752 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 15,752 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 43,176 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 35,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 28,720 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 20,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 13,607 miles

Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 13,136 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 13,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 14,202 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre weather cracked.

offside rear tyre weather cracked.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 13,442 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 12,818 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 12,131 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 11,404 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 10,554 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 9,416 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 8,320 miles

n/s front inner brake disc pitted

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 7 Aug 2006 6,967 miles

servo pipe slightly 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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C8 LAX is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C8 LAX, 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 C8 LAX registered?

C8 LAX is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is C8 LAX safe to buy?

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