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X296 EJE

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,717 mi
Last recorded120,717 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 EJE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 120,717 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits

eml light on

exhaust manifold area has leak of gasses and has a temporary type repair

Fail 4 Jul 2017 120,684 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits

eml light on

exhaust manifold area has leak of gasses and has a temporary type repair

Fail 29 Jun 2017 120,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 120,448 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 113,885 miles

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)

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2015 106,788 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/rusty

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)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2014 100,184 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 93,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 85,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 76,352 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,217 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 67,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,900 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 57,891 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,412 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2006 32,628 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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X296 EJE is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc 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 X296 EJE, 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 X296 EJE registered?

X296 EJE is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 November 2000.

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