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X209 HBY

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,146 mi
Last recorded70,146 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX209 HBY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,146 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,992 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 64,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 62,015 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 62,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 61,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Catalyst is rattling

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,626 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,530 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

an obligatory mirror damage

near side and off side front disc are corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,717 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 47,735 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,573 miles

front brake pads low

indicator lamp damage

nearside door mirror damage

Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,087 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 37,086 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2005 36,291 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 36,290 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X209 HBY is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X209 HBY, 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 X209 HBY registered?

X209 HBY is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X209 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X209 HBY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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