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X343 DBT

2001 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,086 mi
Last recorded53,086 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 DBT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,086 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2017 53,086 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,607 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,088 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 27,380 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,010 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 17,757 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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X343 DBT is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 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 X343 DBT, 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 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X343 DBT registered?

X343 DBT is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X343 DBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X343 DBT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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