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X116 ORV

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,408 mi
Last recorded70,408 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX116 ORV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,408 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 70,408 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 66,107 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jul 2018 66,107 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,816 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 61,746 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,739 miles

offside rear tyre pressure low

Fail 15 Jul 2016 54,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,262 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,364 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,637 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 39,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,336 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,199 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 35,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,479 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 30,479 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,920 miles

Both headlamps slightly condensated

Both rear tyres have slight cracking on face

N/S/R light cluster has damage

Small oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Dec 2009 28,920 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both headlamps slightly condensated

Both rear tyres have slight cracking on face

N/S/R light cluster has damage

Small oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,641 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing unevenly

Advise rear bump stops perishing

Advise rear number plate deteriorating

Advise rear tyres cracked and perishing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,561 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2006 22,879 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 22,879 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 21,218 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 21,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X116 ORV is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 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 X116 ORV, 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 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X116 ORV registered?

X116 ORV is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 February 2001.

Is X116 ORV safe to buy?

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