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X38 HLD

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,505 mi
Last recorded98,505 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 HLD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 98,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 98,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users door molding (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,434 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 95,434 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 22 Jan 2016 92,679 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 92,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 89,917 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 86,983 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 86,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,580 miles

Air Bag light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 79,044 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 79,044 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 75,589 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 75,589 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,510 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 71,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn

Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,292 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 61,587 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 61,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 56,435 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 51,391 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 51,391 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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X38 HLD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X38 HLD, 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 X38 HLD registered?

X38 HLD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X38 HLD safe to buy?

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