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X259 SAS

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,658 mi
Last recorded89,658 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 SAS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 89,658 miles

Airbag light illuminated

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

o/s/f inner tyre wall damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2011 89,658 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f inner tyre wall damaged

Pass 19 May 2010 87,770 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 May 2010 87,770 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 70,191 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,063 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 53,683 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 53,683 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 53,669 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X259 SAS is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 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 X259 SAS, 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 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X259 SAS?

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What year was X259 SAS registered?

X259 SAS is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X259 SAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X259 SAS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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