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X269 XCL

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

52,205 mi
Last recorded52,205 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX269 XCL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 52,205 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 50,850 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid way down floor pan corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 50,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded within 30cm of a suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 49,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded within 30cm of a suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2023 49,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded within 30cm of a suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 49,197 miles

nearside front drop link bushes cracked and split

Pass 11 Sep 2021 48,881 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 48,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 48,580 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,942 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 47,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,124 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,898 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,984 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion Rear floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 44,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Offside Body has slight corrosion Rear floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,906 miles

both rear tyres outer tyre walls beginning to crack and perish

Pass 2 Aug 2014 42,187 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,374 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,611 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,706 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 38,340 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,836 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,393 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,767 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,787 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 20,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 17,187 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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X269 XCL is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 X269 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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How do I check the history of X269 XCL?

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What year was X269 XCL registered?

X269 XCL is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X269 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X269 XCL shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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