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X234 BFJ

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,674 mi
Last recorded91,674 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX234 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 91,674 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 91,674 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 91,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded inner face.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,300 miles

front discs worn +corroded

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

oil leak

rear n plate seperating

Pass 15 Jul 2009 74,487 miles

front discs corroded

oil leak

rear no. plate seperating

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,567 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 45,638 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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X234 BFJ 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 87.5%.

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 X234 BFJ, 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 X234 BFJ registered?

X234 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X234 BFJ safe to buy?

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