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X238 JTF

2001 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,214 mi
Last recorded102,214 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 JTF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 102,214 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 102,214 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,482 miles

front exhaust mount broken BUT still adequately supported

Fail 14 Jan 2015 97,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust mount broken BUT still adequately supported

Pass 10 Jan 2014 92,343 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,608 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 88,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 84,818 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,613 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,768 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 73,768 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 66,070 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 66,070 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,084 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 59,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 49,727 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 40,549 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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X238 JTF is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X238 JTF, 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 X238 JTF?

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What year was X238 JTF registered?

X238 JTF is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 February 2001.

Is X238 JTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X238 JTF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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