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X308 NFC

2000 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,716 mi
Last recorded96,716 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 NFC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 96,716 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 96,698 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

front & rear brake discs have surface corrosion.

surface corrosion around front & rearsuspension components.

unable to see condition of inner rear pads.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 91,467 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 86,632 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 85,064 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 85,064 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 part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,449 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,937 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly,nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2007 57,458 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 52,635 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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X308 NFC is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X308 NFC, 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 X308 NFC registered?

X308 NFC is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 September 2000.

Is X308 NFC safe to buy?

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