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X425 UKS

2000 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,027 mi
Last recorded124,027 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX425 UKS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 124,027 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 119,563 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 114,023 miles

all metal brake pipes at rear in poor condition, front brake discs in poor condition,

Fail 13 May 2013 114,023 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all metal brake pipes at rear in poor condition, front brake discs in poor condition,

Pass 17 May 2012 110,662 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 110,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 107,236 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner face both sides

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

both sides front check straps broken

Fail 5 Apr 2011 107,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake discs pitted on inner face both sides

Oil leak

Part of high level brake light not working

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

both sides front door check straps broken

o/s/f window not working

Fail 21 Mar 2011 107,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 100,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 92,076 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s/f tyre loe on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2009 92,073 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s/f tyre loe on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2008 85,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 77,254 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 67,244 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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X425 UKS is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X425 UKS, 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 X425 UKS registered?

X425 UKS is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X425 UKS safe to buy?

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