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X36 EKO

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,820 mi
Last recorded104,820 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX36 EKO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2018 104,820 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

noise from rear brakes

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,426 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2017 99,314 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine has oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2016 92,064 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 92,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 91,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust has slight leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,520 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 86,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 80,528 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 80,385 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 Ltres engine oil

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,692 miles

airbag light on

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,084 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside mirror slightly cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,900 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,051 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 57,042 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,813 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,334 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 44,334 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,357 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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X36 EKO is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X36 EKO, 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 X36 EKO registered?

X36 EKO is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X36 EKO safe to buy?

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