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X267 XCG

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,778 mi
Last recorded92,778 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX267 XCG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

e.m light on

Fail 9 Sep 2020 92,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

e.m light on

Pass 15 Aug 2019 90,491 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 90,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 89,988 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 89,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 87,605 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 87,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,478 miles

n/s/r tyre just legal

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Fail 11 Jan 2016 81,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre just legal

n/s/r upper side light is dim

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 13 Jan 2015 75,480 miles

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

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

catalyst converter noisey

mil lamp on

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,473 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 64,188 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 64,187 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear gear box mounting insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2012 57,935 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear gear box mounting insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,289 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 51,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,070 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 45,070 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,854 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 31,757 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 31,755 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 24,721 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 18,156 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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X267 XCG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X267 XCG, 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.

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What year was X267 XCG registered?

X267 XCG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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