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J700 RLS

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,893 mi
Last recorded59,893 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 RLS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,893 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 59,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 44,237 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 44,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,379 miles

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

front discs starting to rust

Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,743 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,650 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 17,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,641 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,087 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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J700 RLS is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 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 J700 RLS, 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 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J700 RLS registered?

J700 RLS is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is J700 RLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 RLS 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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