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X186 JOV

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,396 mi
Last recorded77,396 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX186 JOV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 77,396 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip/cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading & slight damage (0.1 (b))

mixed tyre brands fitted,osr lamp lean damaged/cracked,slight ovality evident during brake test to front brake discs,fuel cap lanyard broken.slight surface corrosion to some underbody parts & fittings

slight corrosion to exhaust system & slight leak from mid/rear joint

Pass 8 Aug 2018 75,592 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from lower corners of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

low fuel light lit,stone chip in os headlamp glass,brake fluid slightly discoloured,,front tyre treads getting low.slight corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 75,592 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from lower corners of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

low fuel light lit,stone chip in os headlamp glass,brake fluid slightly discoloured,,front tyre treads getting low.slight corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 74,370 miles

low fuel lamp lit,rear wiper blade missing,slight split in osf wiper blade,stone chip in osf headlamp glass,slight corrosion to exhaust system

nsf tyre tread getting low

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 71,964 miles

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

stone chip in os headlamp glass.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake disc rusty

slight leak from radaiator

Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,640 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake disc rusty

slight leak from radaiator

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,087 miles

Both rear tyres cut on treads inner and outer side

Pass 3 Nov 2012 57,310 miles

slight damage to osf door & rear bumper + various body scrstches,rear wiper blade split & not fully clearing screen,ns internal door mirror adjuster weak,slight exhaust leak from mid/rear joint,

Fail 3 Nov 2012 57,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low

front brake discs worn

slight damage to osf door & rear bumper + various body scrstches,rear wiper blade split & not fully clearing screen,ns internal door mirror adjuster weak,slight exhaust leak from mid/rear joint,

Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,052 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 48,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 41,553 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 41,360 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 33,466 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 22,055 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 22,055 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 11,796 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 3,850 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 3,307 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 JOV is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JOV, 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 JOV registered?

X186 JOV is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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