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X188 BVV

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,761 mi
Last recorded155,761 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX188 BVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2019 155,761 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 145,946 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 133,213 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 119,069 miles

o/side brake binding on slightly

Fail 23 Dec 2016 119,069 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken off system front (7.1.1)

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

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

o/side brake binding on slightly

Pass 31 Dec 2015 114,799 miles

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

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Pass 4 Dec 2014 104,316 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 93,198 miles

slight damage to n/s/front indiciator lens

Fail 2 Jan 2014 93,176 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

o/s/front outer brake pad appears thin

Pass 2 Jan 2013 85,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,280 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,627 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 47,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,634 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 34,473 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 28,326 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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X188 BVV is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X188 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 X188 BVV registered?

X188 BVV is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X188 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X188 BVV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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