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X186 BVV

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,625 mi
Last recorded112,625 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX186 BVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 112,625 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 109,206 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 106,211 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 104,068 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 103,893 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 103,893 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 97,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 97,769 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 89,670 miles

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

front exhaust section in poor condition,

front number plate in poor condition,

Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,103 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 83,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 78,297 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Lower exhaust manifold heatshield detached due to corrosion.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F tyre void of tread on inner edge.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight blow from centre & N/S/R exhaust joints.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 78,297 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Lower exhaust manifold heatshield detached due to corrosion.

O/S/F tyre void of tread on inner edge.

Slight blow from centre & N/S/R exhaust joints.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 78,292 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split.

Exhaust blowing slightly at centre joint.

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wiper blade rubber badly split.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 70,873 miles

both front lower arms rear bush perished

n/s/r shock leaking slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,700 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 49,993 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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X186 BVV is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X186 BVV, 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 X186 BVV registered?

X186 BVV is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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