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X287 NHK

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,975 mi
Last recorded96,975 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX287 NHK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 96,975 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

center exhaust section is corroded

front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

n/s headlamp glass has a hole in it

n/s wiper split on the end

n/s/r tyre is worn down on inner edge

slight leak from gearbox area

Fail 5 Mar 2015 96,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

center exhaust section is corroded

front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

n/s headlamp glass has a hole in it

n/s wiper split on the end

n/s/r tyre is worn down on inner edge

slight leak from gearbox area

Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,016 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 89,995 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 86,258 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 86,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,769 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 78,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,615 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 77,596 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 69,985 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 69,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 59,595 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 49,399 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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X287 NHK is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X287 NHK, 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 X287 NHK registered?

X287 NHK is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X287 NHK safe to buy?

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