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V452 DBX

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,259 mi
Last recorded98,259 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV452 DBX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 98,259 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 98,259 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 98,115 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 98,115 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 92,766 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 92,766 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 82,476 miles

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

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

front brake binding very slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,829 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,417 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 69,417 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,591 miles

Off side tread feathering and cracking in tread.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 51,819 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 51,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V452 DBX is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V452 DBX, 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 V452 DBX registered?

V452 DBX is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V452 DBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V452 DBX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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