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X194 BVV

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,922 mi
Last recorded136,922 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX194 BVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2013 136,922 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 136,860 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 136,421 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 135,221 miles

Air bag light on

NSR & OSR bump stops breaking up

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 131,610 miles

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

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

blow on exhaust

nsr tyre wearing on edge

Pass 18 Jan 2010 127,367 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 122,079 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 121,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 114,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 24,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 111,311 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 111,311 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 110,779 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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X194 BVV is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X194 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X194 BVV registered?

X194 BVV is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X194 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X194 BVV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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