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X297 UCV

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,188 mi
Last recorded81,188 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 UCV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general corrosion of underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 12 Oct 2018 81,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

general corrosion of underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 4 Oct 2017 70,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm worn inner edge & perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

center brake light not working

engine idle speed slightly erratic

o/s door hinges dropped but able to open & close

Fail 3 Oct 2017 70,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm worn inner edge & perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

center brake light not working

engine idle speed slightly erratic

o/s door hinges dropped but able to open & close

Pass 29 Oct 2016 63,259 miles

advise battery not fully secure

advise centre stop light not working

Fail 28 Oct 2016 63,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake test not done (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise battery not fully secure

advise centre stop light not working

Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 59,264 miles

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

front and rear suspension corroding

rear silencer tailpipe corroding

Fail 30 Sep 2014 59,264 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroding

rear silencer tailpipe corroding

Pass 8 May 2013 53,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2013 53,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2012 48,418 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,636 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 32,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,852 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,976 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 24,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 17,929 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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X297 UCV is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X297 UCV, 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 X297 UCV registered?

X297 UCV is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X297 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X297 UCV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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