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X46 EGN

2000 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,135 mi
Last recorded107,135 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 EGN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,135 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

n/s and o/s front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

n/s front tyre perished and cracked in tread and inner sidewall

o/s dip beam output poor

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear wheels binding

washer fluid level low

Fail 23 Apr 2014 107,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mounting broken

n/s and o/s front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

n/s front tyre perished and cracked in tread and inner sidewall

o/s dip beam output poor

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear wheels binding

washer fluid level low

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Apr 2013 100,549 miles

Oil leak

Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 100,549 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Oil leak

Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 90,814 miles

rear wheels slight brake bind

Pass 5 May 2011 88,576 miles

Both rear brakes slight bind

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,865 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 81,861 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,042 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,959 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 62,885 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 52,424 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 52,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X46 EGN is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X46 EGN, 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 X46 EGN registered?

X46 EGN is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X46 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X46 EGN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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