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X209 MSN

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,445 mi
Last recorded83,445 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX209 MSN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 83,445 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,692 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 73,601 miles

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

both rear tyres have asmall cut in the sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2008 68,816 miles

advise epc light on dash

advise front tyres slight nick on s/walls

Fail 7 Nov 2008 68,816 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise epc light on dash

advise front tyres slight nick on s/walls

Pass 14 Nov 2007 63,300 miles

advise front pads and discs . Discs pitted and worn

Fail 14 Nov 2007 63,300 miles

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

advise front pads and discs . Discs pitted and worn

Pass 14 Nov 2006 58,738 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 53,263 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake slight binding

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 MSN 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 77.8%.

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 X209 MSN, 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 MSN registered?

X209 MSN is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X209 MSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X209 MSN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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