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X139 BYD

2000 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,494 mi
Last recorded83,494 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX139 BYD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,494 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 83,493 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,944 miles

Both rear tyres persihing on outter sidewalls.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhuast down pipe corroded

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,811 miles

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

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,432 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,916 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,138 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,098 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,330 miles

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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X139 BYD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X139 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 X139 BYD registered?

X139 BYD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X139 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X139 BYD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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