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X463 MBM

2001 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,138 mi
Last recorded68,138 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX463 MBM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,138 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn more on the outside edge

Rear parking brake only just met the requirements ,service or repair advised

Fail 11 Jan 2016 68,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 58,214 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2012 38,968 miles

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

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)

nearside & offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 33,520 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 33,520 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 26,953 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 21,344 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 20,775 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 18,869 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,643 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 14,190 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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X463 MBM is a 2001 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X463 MBM, 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 X463 MBM registered?

X463 MBM is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 January 2001.

Is X463 MBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X463 MBM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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