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X401 BFJ

2000 Seat Arosa

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,726 mi
Last recorded100,726 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 100,726 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Fail 2 Feb 2024 100,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 15 Sep 2022 96,859 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 90,873 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 86,016 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 86,016 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 83,701 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,897 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,731 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,859 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 74,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 71,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 66,522 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside head light glass chipped

Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,892 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 52,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

engine over heated when checking emissions

front discs and pads

Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,576 miles

engine over heated when checking emissions

front discs and pads

Pass 16 Sep 2009 48,466 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,741 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,229 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 33,522 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 33,522 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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X401 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X401 BFJ, 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 X401 BFJ registered?

X401 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X401 BFJ safe to buy?

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