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X326 VDY

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,418 mi
Last recorded46,418 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX326 VDY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,418 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 46,274 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,620 miles

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

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

offside front outer tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,145 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs pitted

offside front road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r drainage hole corroded {floor pan}

service lamp on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,213 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,209 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 28,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

both rear tyres showing signs of aging and cracking

brake load sensing valve slightly sticky

Fail 14 Jul 2008 22,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

both front indicators slightly discoloured

nearside brakes squeeling - suggest garage service

oil leaks

rear brake application is uneven

Pass 14 Jul 2008 22,018 miles

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

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

both front indicators slightly discoloured

nearside brakes squeeling - suggest garage service

oil leaks

rear brake application is uneven

Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,211 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen

both rear and offside front tyres deterioating (155/70tr13)

front brake discs possibly have slight run out

rear brake sqeal

Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,878 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 15,878 miles

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

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

front windscreen wipers smearing screen

not all bulbs working on hi level stop lamp unit

o/s/f brake disc slightly warped

rear brakes showing slight imbalance and sqealing

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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X326 VDY is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X326 VDY, 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

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What year was X326 VDY registered?

X326 VDY is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X326 VDY safe to buy?

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