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X239 BAJ

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,363 mi
Last recorded101,363 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX239 BAJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 101,363 miles

Oil leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 101,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 85,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s door mirror lens cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2010 85,320 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror lens cracked

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,899 miles

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

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

both rear shocker shrouds insecure

n/s/f door mirror lens cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2009 78,899 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear shocker shrouds insecure

n/s/f door mirror lens cracked

slight judder from both front brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2008 71,195 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear shocker top shrouds insecure

n/s door mirror lens cracked

o/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,643 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s door mirror lens cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2005 48,766 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 48,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn to limit

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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X239 BAJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X239 BAJ, 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 X239 BAJ registered?

X239 BAJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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