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X459 ROH

2001 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,125 mi
Last recorded80,125 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 ROH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 80,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

cracks around offside rear tyre

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak on gear box

rear shocker dust covers adrift

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2015 80,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

cracks around offside rear tyre

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak on gear box

rear shocker dust covers adrift

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2014 73,727 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 73,727 miles

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

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

Oil leak

drivers door check strap slightly insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,030 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 65,011 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,593 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,824 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 55,824 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,077 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 46,550 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,550 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,113 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,072 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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X459 ROH is a 2001 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 X459 ROH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X459 ROH?

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What year was X459 ROH registered?

X459 ROH is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X459 ROH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X459 ROH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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