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X221 SKJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX221 SKJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 100,228 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 90,826 miles

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

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 90,823 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,154 miles

both rear tyres perishing

engin managment lamp on

o/s/f and n/s/f brake disks corr

scratches to screen

slite play to both stearing arms

slite play to stearing rack

stearing slitely ruff in opp

Fail 28 Oct 2010 80,154 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

engin managment lamp on

o/s/f and n/s/f brake disks corr

scratches to screen

slite play to both stearing arms

slite play to stearing rack

stearing slitely ruff in opp

Pass 21 Oct 2009 71,186 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,964 miles

OSF TYRE ON LIMIT.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,471 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 44,265 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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X221 SKJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 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 X221 SKJ, 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 25 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 X221 SKJ?

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What year was X221 SKJ registered?

X221 SKJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X221 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X221 SKJ 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.

Does X221 SKJ have outstanding finance?

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