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X396 USH

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,942 mi
Last recorded114,942 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 USH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 114,942 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 114,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

fuel cooler under o/s/f. floor damage

Pass 23 Aug 2013 100,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2013 100,890 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2012 91,003 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 91,003 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,127 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,524 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 67,524 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,444 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,942 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 64,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R seat belt not fully checked as child seat fitted

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

Outer casing on N/S/R shock absorber detached

Fail 10 Jul 2008 61,223 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R seat belt not fully checked as child seat fitted

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

Outer casing on N/S/R shock absorber detached

Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,791 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 55,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 49,708 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 49,708 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 42,498 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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X396 USH is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X396 USH, 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 X396 USH registered?

X396 USH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X396 USH safe to buy?

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