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X203 NAM

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,014 mi
Last recorded100,014 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX203 NAM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,014 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Amp power lead fitted in engine bay dangerously and not fitted with fuse

Pass 14 Dec 2011 89,837 miles

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

dampness round the offside front outer cv gaiter

offside rear service brake needs atention (effort lower than the nearside)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 89,806 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

dampness round the offside front outer cv gaiter

offside rear service brake needs atention (effort lower than the nearside)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 81,041 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 65,334 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,643 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,290 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 25,513 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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X203 NAM is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X203 NAM, 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 X203 NAM registered?

X203 NAM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X203 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X203 NAM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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