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X42 XCG

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,689 mi
Last recorded62,689 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 XCG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 62,689 miles

front and rear subframes and suspension componants rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2026 62,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear subframes and suspension componants rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2025 62,159 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 62,159 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 61,610 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 61,413 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 61,291 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 61,185 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,798 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 59,798 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,066 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,454 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 36,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2014 33,234 miles

Advise centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 33,233 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 30,961 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,530 miles

Advise rear silencer deteriorating

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,793 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,070 miles

Rear brake imbalence.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,803 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,203 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,791 miles

N/S/F tyre legal at time of test only.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 19,328 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 19,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 17,047 miles

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

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

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

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 XCG is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 X42 XCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X42 XCG registered?

X42 XCG is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X42 XCG safe to buy?

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