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X349 BPB

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,169 mi
Last recorded179,169 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX349 BPB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 179,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 171,783 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 171,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 164,236 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 157,319 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 150,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers door check missing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 143,797 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bump stops broken

wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2013 137,657 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 137,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 125,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2012 125,918 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2011 98,743 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 91,371 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 91,344 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2009 81,652 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate.

Pass 3 Jan 2009 81,652 miles

Rear number plate.

Fail 4 Jan 2008 76,303 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 76,303 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 68,471 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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X349 BPB is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X349 BPB, 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 X349 BPB registered?

X349 BPB is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is X349 BPB safe to buy?

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