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X258 HJF

2000 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

208,984 mi
Last recorded208,984 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX258 HJF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 208,984 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)

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

Oil leak

general corrosion of suspension components

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

suspension as been lowered from standard

Fail 9 Jan 2015 208,630 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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)

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

Oil leak

engine overheating

general corrosion of suspension components

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

suspension as been lowered from standard

Pass 14 Jan 2014 206,572 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 200,188 miles

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

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

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

front bumber damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2010 191,895 miles

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

both rear brakes binding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Dec 2010 191,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both rear brakes binding

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 179,785 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 163,320 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 147,192 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 126,046 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 102,634 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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X258 HJF is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJF, 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 HJF registered?

X258 HJF is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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