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X465 NKO

2001 Seat Arosa

Bronze Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,149 mi
Last recorded153,149 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX465 NKO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 153,149 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 147,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 136,937 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 136,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 129,360 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 121,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 105,101 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 113,924 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 92,482 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 76,546 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 76,546 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 62,965 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 55,646 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X465 NKO is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Bronze with a 1,422cc diesel 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 X465 NKO, 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 X465 NKO registered?

X465 NKO is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X465 NKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X465 NKO 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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