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X42 HJM

2000 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,138 mi
Last recorded141,138 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 HJM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 141,138 miles

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

sill(s) corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 132,465 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 132,446 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

mid exhaust fouling its mounting

Pass 2 Oct 2013 121,871 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door drops down when opening

eml light no illumination

n/s/f wheel slight damage

o/s/f indicator cover missing

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 27 Sep 2013 121,803 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door drops down when opening

eml light no illumination

n/s/f wheel slight damage

o/s/f indicator cover missing

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Sep 2012 107,562 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 107,562 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 95,118 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads approx 3-5,000 miles.n/s/r panel and rear bumper scratched.stone chips in screen.o/s/f sidelight dim.o/s/f bumper and wheel liner damaged.wheels marked

Pass 1 Oct 2011 95,118 miles

front brake pads approx 3-5,000 miles.n/s/r panel and rear bumper scratched.stone chips in screen.o/s/f sidelight dim.o/s/f bumper and wheel liner damaged.wheels marked

Pass 22 Sep 2010 85,519 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 85,519 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,790 miles

n/s/front hub cap missing.

o/s/front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 68,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/front hub cap missing.

o/s/front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,379 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 59,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Fail 14 Jul 2007 53,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s panel and rear bumper marked †o/s/r panel scracthed †wheels been curbed †stone chips in screen

Pass 14 Jul 2007 53,083 miles

n/s panel and rear bumper marked †o/s/r panel scracthed †wheels been curbed †stone chips in screen

Pass 20 Jul 2006 43,458 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 33,887 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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X42 HJM is a 2000 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,716cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X42 HJM, 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 X42 HJM registered?

X42 HJM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 October 2000.

Is X42 HJM safe to buy?

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