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X117 MKP

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,593 mi
Last recorded174,593 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX117 MKP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 174,593 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 165,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 165,508 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 157,886 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 157,886 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 150,639 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 150,639 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 139,531 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 139,531 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2012 125,526 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 125,526 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 112,439 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 101,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 87,963 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 87,963 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 79,225 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 79,225 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes starting to split

rear exhaust box heavily corroded (not blowing)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 71,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes starting to split

rear exhaust box heavily corroded (not blowing)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,833 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing and close to legal limit

Fail 30 Jun 2006 63,833 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing and close to legal limit

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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X117 MKP is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X117 MKP, 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 X117 MKP registered?

X117 MKP is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X117 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X117 MKP shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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