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X242 BAJ

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,360 mi
Last recorded54,360 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 BAJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2011 54,360 miles

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

N/S parking brake low effort

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/R light unit damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,360 miles

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

N/S parking brake low effort

O/S/R light unit damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2010 47,253 miles

o/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,881 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,102 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,079 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 30,079 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 25,178 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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X242 BAJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X242 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X242 BAJ registered?

X242 BAJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 September 2000.

Is X242 BAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X242 BAJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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