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X368 BPB

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,718 mi
Last recorded130,718 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX368 BPB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 130,718 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 120,096 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 120,088 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 107,668 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 103,378 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,536 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 98,493 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,330 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 93,227 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 88,017 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 87,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 81,046 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 77,324 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 72,412 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 72,412 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 64,881 miles

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

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

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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X368 BPB is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 X368 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 25 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 X368 BPB registered?

X368 BPB is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X368 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X368 BPB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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