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V781 RCX

2000 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,694 mi
Last recorded59,694 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 RCX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,694 miles

Offside door mirror slight damage

Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,335 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Sharp edges. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 58,334 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Sharp edges. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,640 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 56,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 56,241 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 56,239 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,700 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 55,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,813 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Oil leak

engine misfire

surface corrosion on suspension and underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,189 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,189 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 53,702 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2012 53,702 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,167 miles

engine misfire

Pass 4 Dec 2009 52,423 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 49,573 miles

front and rear number plates slight marks

light corrosion on power steering pipes

n/s/r shock absorber outer caseing loose

Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,106 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,743 miles

pas pipe corroding

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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V781 RCX is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V781 RCX, 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 V781 RCX registered?

V781 RCX is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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