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X265 HJF

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,339 mi
Last recorded116,339 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX265 HJF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2013 116,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust deterioated

front to centre exhaust bracket deterioated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 116,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust deterioated

front to centre exhaust bracket deterioated

Pass 12 Jun 2012 108,689 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 102,137 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2010 94,879 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 85,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 85,409 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 69,532 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 69,532 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 57,496 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 57,496 miles

brake disc excessively 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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X265 HJF is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X265 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X265 HJF registered?

X265 HJF is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X265 HJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X265 HJF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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