CarVerify

Free Car Check

X307 XBX

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1716cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,076 mi
Last recorded140,076 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX307 XBX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 140,076 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail front bolt snapped (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 140,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 132,021 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front sub frame has rust

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 132,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front sub frame has rust

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 125,549 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 121,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 112,080 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 112,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 May 2012 107,062 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 151,170 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 12 Aug 2010 132,438 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 1 Aug 2009 113,590 miles

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 2 Aug 2008 97,240 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak fron nearside inner oil seal of gearbox

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 30 Aug 2007 81,362 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,186 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 75,121 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2005 63,244 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
Full Seat Arosa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X307 XBX is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X307 XBX, 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 X307 XBX?

You can check the full history of X307 XBX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X307 XBX registered?

X307 XBX is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X307 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X307 XBX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X307 XBX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X307 XBX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.