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X189 RSD

2001 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,402 mi
Last recorded52,402 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX189 RSD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 52,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 51,937 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,131 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhust tail pipe corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2011 42,948 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 42,948 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,909 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 37,906 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,330 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,563 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 28,778 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 23,472 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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X189 RSD is a 2001 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 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 X189 RSD, 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 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X189 RSD registered?

X189 RSD is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X189 RSD safe to buy?

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