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X131 BYD

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,773 mi
Last recorded61,773 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX131 BYD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,773 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 61,773 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 57,477 miles

offside front door hinges poor

rear exhaust box base rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,717 miles

rear exhaust box base rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2014 55,658 miles

offside rear brake effort slightly low

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 14 Oct 2013 54,639 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rust on base of rear exhaust box

Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,639 miles

rust on base of rear exhaust box

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,617 miles

rust on rear exhaust box

Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,365 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,076 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,718 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,160 miles

CORROSION STARTING ON REAR BEAM AXLE.

FRONT PADS APROACHING LIMIT.

Fail 9 Oct 2008 48,160 miles

CORROSION STARTING ON REAR BEAM AXLE.

FRONT PADS APROACHING LIMIT.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,383 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 44,611 miles

WIPERS SPLIT ON ENDS.DEEP CUT N/S/F TYRE INNER TREAD.O/S/R WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY.

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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X131 BYD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X131 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.

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What year was X131 BYD registered?

X131 BYD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 September 2000.

Is X131 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X131 BYD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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