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X299 CBW

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

140,898 mi
Last recorded140,898 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX299 CBW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 140,898 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 140,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 122,149 miles

allmost body panels damaged

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s indcator lens broken

Fail 17 Dec 2007 122,149 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

allmost body panels damaged

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s indcator lens broken

Pass 2 Jan 2007 106,444 miles

driver's seat in poor condition

n/s door mirror casing broken †

n/s front wheel rim damaged

n/s sill damaged

o/s front door hinge lower worn

tail gate damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2007 106,444 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

1 o/s front lower door hinge worn 2 n/s door mirror case broken 3 n/s front wheel rim damaged 4 drivers seat in very poor condition 5 tail gate and n/s sill damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2006 90,815 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 90,815 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 90,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

near side front tyre flat

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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X299 CBW is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 X299 CBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X299 CBW?

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What year was X299 CBW registered?

X299 CBW is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 December 2000.

Is X299 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X299 CBW shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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