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X472 NRS

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,518 mi
Last recorded98,518 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 NRS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 98,518 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror glass

n/s/r side wall perished.

o/s/f indicator lense.

o/s/r tyre cut in side wall.

Fail 17 Aug 2015 98,509 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror glass

n/s/r side wall perished.

o/s/f indicator lense.

o/s/r tyre cut in side wall.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 98,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has cracking to outer sidewall no cords visible

offsife rear tyre has cracking within the tread no cords visible

Pass 7 Aug 2013 97,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front wiper deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 96,972 miles

light cracking front anti roll bar link bushes

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2012 96,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light cracking front anti roll bar link bushes

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2011 95,963 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 92,144 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 91,262 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 89,875 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 89,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2007 88,331 miles

Offside rear tyre wall showing hairline cracks

Fail 21 Apr 2006 87,112 miles

Both front tyres worn down to approx.2-3mm on edges

Drivers side rear tyre SLIGHTLY out of shape

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 87,112 miles

Both front tyres worn down to approx.2-3mm on edges

Drivers side rear tyre SLIGHTLY out of shape

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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X472 NRS is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X472 NRS, 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.

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What year was X472 NRS registered?

X472 NRS is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X472 NRS safe to buy?

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