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X258 HFW

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,643 mi
Last recorded132,643 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX258 HFW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 132,643 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal banjo seal to rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 132,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal banjo seal to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 121,157 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 117,947 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 113,452 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 108,704 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 103,373 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 99,505 miles

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

offside rear wheel binding slighty

Pass 30 Mar 2009 94,695 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 87,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 87,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 87,619 miles

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

no rear seat fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2007 85,103 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 67,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HFW is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

X258 HFW is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X258 HFW safe to buy?

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