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RXI 4955

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,557 mi
Last recorded122,557 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXI 4955
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 122,557 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 109,852 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 97,890 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 70,281 miles

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

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 4 Aug 2010 53,458 miles

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

both os and ns front tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,861 miles

Advise- both rear tyres show signs of age cracking

Fail 10 Aug 2009 47,861 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Advise- both rear tyres show signs of age cracking

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,683 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 44,041 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 41,077 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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RXI 4955 is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RXI 4955, 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 RXI 4955 registered?

RXI 4955 is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is RXI 4955 safe to buy?

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