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X177 UDM

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,391 mi
Last recorded153,391 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX177 UDM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 153,391 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 153,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 130,565 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front registration plate damaged/deteriorated but not likely to be misread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres deteriorated/cracking

o/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s/f door check strap damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2014 130,565 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front registration plate damaged/deteriorated but not likely to be misread

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres deteriorated/cracking

o/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s/f door check strap damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2013 114,235 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 114,235 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 105,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2012 105,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2011 96,331 miles

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 30 Jul 2010 88,520 miles

Front brake discs pitted and worn

Front number plate cracked

Front windscreen chipped

N/S front H/Light chipped

N/S front anti roll bar bush worn slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2010 88,520 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs pitted and worn

Front number plate cracked

Front windscreen chipped

N/S front H/Light chipped

N/S front anti roll bar bush worn slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2009 82,210 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

front number plate damaged

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 24 Aug 2008 66,015 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,315 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,148 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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X177 UDM is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X177 UDM, 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 X177 UDM registered?

X177 UDM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X177 UDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X177 UDM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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