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X274 XCG

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,683 mi
Last recorded112,683 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 XCG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 112,683 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 112,683 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 107,610 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 101,885 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 93,605 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 93,605 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 86,341 miles

no. plates deteriated

Pass 23 Jan 2009 79,702 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 72,665 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 63,365 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

rear number plate cracked - both front indicators going white

Pass 11 Jan 2007 63,365 miles

rear number plate cracked - both front indicators going white

Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,242 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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X274 XCG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X274 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 X274 XCG registered?

X274 XCG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X274 XCG safe to buy?

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