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X122 BYD

2000 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,065 mi
Last recorded93,065 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX122 BYD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,065 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

non intrusive transparent sunstrip fitted, not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 11 Jul 2017 93,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

non intrusive transparent sunstrip fitted, not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,667 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,247 miles

Slight ooze of fluid from both front shock absorbers

Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,877 miles

Offside front tyre a little worn on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2013 53,917 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,783 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,468 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,093 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,582 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

slight front brake judder

Pass 30 Jul 2008 38,418 miles

slight front brake judder

Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,693 miles

Discs and pads getting low

Pass 7 Aug 2006 30,102 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 30,102 miles

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

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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X122 BYD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X122 BYD, 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

How do I check the history of X122 BYD?

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What year was X122 BYD registered?

X122 BYD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X122 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X122 BYD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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