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X132 BYD

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

59,519 mi
Last recorded59,519 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX132 BYD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 59,519 miles

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

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2025 59,469 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2024 53,127 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 50,128 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tyre outer side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 45,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 41,844 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 41,838 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 38,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 38,654 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 36,376 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 34,562 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 34,562 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 32,446 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,887 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 24,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

eml on

Pass 14 Oct 2014 23,217 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 21,826 miles

slight cracking around tyre sidewalls

Pass 22 Oct 2012 20,464 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,347 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,964 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 13,395 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 11,731 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 10,446 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 10,446 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 9,825 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 8,954 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X132 BYD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X132 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 X132 BYD registered?

X132 BYD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X132 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X132 BYD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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