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X282 NSS

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,134 mi
Last recorded112,134 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX282 NSS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 112,134 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,126 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 102,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 97,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 97,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,692 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 90,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 84,709 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 84,551 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 84,549 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,930 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 77,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 71,658 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 69,321 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

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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X282 NSS is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X282 NSS, 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 X282 NSS registered?

X282 NSS is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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