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X357 VDY

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,179 mi
Last recorded156,179 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX357 VDY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine887cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 156,179 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 156,179 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 149,280 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 149,279 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 143,877 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 143,876 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 132,755 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 132,754 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 125,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 119,558 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 119,557 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 113,348 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 113,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 109,236 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 109,236 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2009 101,261 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 89,438 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 78,058 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 61,796 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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X357 VDY is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X357 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 X357 VDY registered?

X357 VDY is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 December 2000.

Is X357 VDY safe to buy?

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