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X165 FTR

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,637 mi
Last recorded90,637 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX165 FTR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,637 miles

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

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

rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2015 90,637 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2014 80,772 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 80,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,103 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 79,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 76,630 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 74,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R Tyre Starting to perish/crack

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,525 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 60,971 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,507 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,695 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 41,097 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 41,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively 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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X165 FTR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X165 FTR, 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 X165 FTR?

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What year was X165 FTR registered?

X165 FTR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 October 2000.

Is X165 FTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X165 FTR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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