MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,434 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
EPC warning lamp illuminated
Oil leak
rear tyres perishing
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
EPC warning lamp illuminated
Oil leak
rear tyres perishing
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine has an oil leak
EPC warning lamp illuminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear wiper perished
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
EPC warning lamp illuminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear wiper perished
front brake pads worn
rear shock absorbers slight leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake pads worn
rear shock absorbers slight leak
f/n/s headlamp slight damage
front tyres edges worn
rear exhaust slight blow
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
f/n/s headlamp slight damage
front tyres edges worn
rear exhaust slight blow
f/n/s headlamp slight damage
r/n/s tyre worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
f/n/s headlamp slight damage
r/n/s tyre worn
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V879 MPX is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 V879 MPX, 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 V879 MPX registered?
V879 MPX is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 January 2000.
Is V879 MPX safe to buy?
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