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X258 AAD

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,598 mi
Last recorded145,598 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX258 AAD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 145,598 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 139,016 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 133,145 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 129,119 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 129,114 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 119,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 119,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 110,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 18 Oct 2011 101,981 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 92,738 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 92,734 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,005 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,624 miles

rear brake figures low

slight play n/s/f. swivel

front number plate discoloured

o/s/f. antiroll link rubber split

both c/v boots perrished

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

cannot see injectors (cover fitted)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,854 miles

o/s/r brake not as efficient as n/s/r

Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,761 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,779 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 36,779 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)

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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X258 AAD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X258 AAD, 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 X258 AAD registered?

X258 AAD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X258 AAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X258 AAD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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