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X263 XCL

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,833 mi
Last recorded58,833 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX263 XCL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 58,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,790 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,888 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,905 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 26,668 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,956 miles

centre exhaust poor condition

front brakes 26% out of ballance

oil filter leaking

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,114 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,136 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 18,117 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 18,117 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,130 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,956 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 15,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,787 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 11,771 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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X263 XCL is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X263 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 X263 XCL registered?

X263 XCL is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X263 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X263 XCL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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