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X272 XCL

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,077 mi
Last recorded62,077 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 XCL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,077 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,087 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 57,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 54,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 9 Nov 2011 48,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 Nov 2011 48,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 Jul 2010 46,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,455 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,795 miles

small cut in o/s/front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2008 32,614 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,312 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 27,175 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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X272 XCL is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X272 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X272 XCL registered?

X272 XCL is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X272 XCL safe to buy?

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