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X271 XCL

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,105 mi
Last recorded87,105 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 XCL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,105 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 87,049 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside and offside outer sill has slight damage

Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,272 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 77,852 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,190 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,982 miles

n/s/f brake slight brake bind

Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,729 miles

Front brake discs rusted

Nearside front tyre perished and also worn to 3mm

Offside front tyre perished and also worn to 3mm

Offside rear floor rusted

Offside rear tyre perished and also worn to 3mm

Fail 7 Aug 2014 66,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake discs rusted

Nearside front tyre perished and also worn to 3mm

Offside front tyre perished and also worn to 3mm

Offside rear floor rusted

Offside rear tyre perished and also worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,351 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 62,351 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre low on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2010 54,150 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,038 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 49,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,497 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 48,497 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,720 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 26,116 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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X271 XCL is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X271 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 X271 XCL registered?

X271 XCL is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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