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X38 TKJ

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

55,187 mi
Last recorded55,187 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX38 TKJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 55,187 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels (inner rims) . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 55,176 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides . (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels (inner rims) . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 52,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels ( inner rims ) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 52,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels ( inner rims ) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,265 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Oct 2022 46,117 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 45,071 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 44,145 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 42,926 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 40,777 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 38,747 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,475 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 34,545 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,165 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 32,165 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 30,079 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,634 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 27,414 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,824 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 24,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 24,513 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 23,184 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,495 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 20,132 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 18,504 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 TKJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TKJ, 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.

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What year was X38 TKJ registered?

X38 TKJ is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X38 TKJ safe to buy?

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