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X141 OEV

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,585 mi
Last recorded155,585 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX141 OEV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 155,585 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 155,578 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 144,453 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 17 Sep 2012 144,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2011 132,037 miles

Nearside front tyre tread wearing on inner shoulder

Nearside healamp beam slightly out of focus

Nearside rearfoot brake effort lags slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2010 120,152 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 120,152 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 109,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 109,079 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 98,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 84,967 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 73,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside 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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X141 OEV is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X141 OEV, 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 X141 OEV registered?

X141 OEV is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X141 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X141 OEV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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