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X268 XCG

2001 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,409 mi
Last recorded58,409 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 XCG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 58,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 54,690 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 54,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 52,359 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 52,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 49,984 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,484 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 47,484 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 45,302 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 42,997 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,764 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,505 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,196 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 35,144 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,193 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,846 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 24,775 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 20,536 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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X268 XCG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 X268 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X268 XCG registered?

X268 XCG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X268 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X268 XCG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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