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V287 EDX

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,432 mi
Last recorded74,432 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV287 EDX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,432 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 79,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,102 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 60,102 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 53,372 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING

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

O/S WIPER BALDE SPLITTING

Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 38,019 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,014 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 34,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,284 miles

front registration plate damaged.

off side front tyre worn on edge.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,304 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion on both front brake discs.

front registration plate deteriorating.

slight inbalance on front brake.

slight inbalance on rear foot brake.

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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V287 EDX 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 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V287 EDX, 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

How do I check the history of V287 EDX?

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What year was V287 EDX registered?

V287 EDX is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V287 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V287 EDX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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