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X247 XCL

2000 Seat Arosa

White Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,016 mi
Last recorded123,016 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX247 XCL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 123,016 miles

1. Offside rear seat belt buckle cover missing.

2. Damage to windscreen within m.o.t limits at time of test.

3. Both front flexi brake hoses becoming perished.

4. Slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 122,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

1. Offside rear seat belt buckle cover missing.

2. Damage to windscreen within m.o.t limits at time of test.

3. Both front flexi brake hoses becoming perished.

4. Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 115,664 miles

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode. 3. Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 99,255 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 99,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 96,983 miles

Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 93,029 miles

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Slight binding on nearside rear brake. 3. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 93,005 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

1. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Slight binding on nearside rear brake. 3. Slight damage to front windscreen.

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 88,502 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 88,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 82,169 miles

slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 76,941 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 70,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear bump stops degraded & shock absorber covers insecure

f/no/plate broken but secure & legible

Pass 15 Aug 2008 70,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear bump stops degraded & shock absorber covers insecure

f/no/plate broken but secure & legible

Pass 9 Feb 2007 59,343 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 59,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre just starting to go out of shape

Pass 4 Jan 2006 50,427 miles

child seat n/s front[not removed from seat belt

n/s/rear tyre starting to go blockey on tread

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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X247 XCL is a 2000 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X247 XCL, 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 X247 XCL registered?

X247 XCL is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X247 XCL safe to buy?

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