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X477 OGT

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,872 mi
Last recorded42,872 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX477 OGT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 42,872 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 40,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 37,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2017 35,235 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,259 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 32,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 31,292 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 31,292 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 31,148 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 30,653 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2013 30,653 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,498 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall perished

Pass 13 Jan 2011 28,728 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,505 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 27,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 26,499 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,499 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 24,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,570 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 20,489 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 20,488 miles

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

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)

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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X477 OGT is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X477 OGT, 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 X477 OGT registered?

X477 OGT is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X477 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X477 OGT shows 21 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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