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X201 XAL

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,143 mi
Last recorded36,143 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX201 XAL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2011 36,143 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,143 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,875 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,958 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,452 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,776 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 22,776 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,305 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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X201 XAL is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X201 XAL, 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

How do I check the history of X201 XAL?

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What year was X201 XAL registered?

X201 XAL is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X201 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X201 XAL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X201 XAL have outstanding finance?

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