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X401 XBX

2001 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,907 mi
Last recorded88,907 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 XBX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2020 88,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 84,953 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 84,953 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,436 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,879 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 69,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,108 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear coilsprings corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,145 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2012 53,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,182 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,134 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,766 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,406 miles

front no plate cracking

rear no plate discolouring

Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,541 miles

both rear tyre wear

Pass 23 Feb 2006 28,921 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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X401 XBX is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X401 XBX, 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 X401 XBX registered?

X401 XBX is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X401 XBX safe to buy?

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