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X47 EGN

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,977 mi
Last recorded127,977 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX47 EGN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 127,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 127,977 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 126,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 May 2018 123,904 miles

Front brake discs worn to ABSOLUTE LIMIT

Front droplink bushes worn

Fail 4 May 2018 123,904 miles

Front brake discs worn to ABSOLUTE LIMIT

Front droplink bushes worn

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 122,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load + offside rear (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded + offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 122,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load + offside rear (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded + offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively + offside (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 117,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 117,351 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 108,989 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 108,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 103,252 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 100,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 100,447 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 100,342 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2x centre brake light bulbs inop

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

drivers window inop

rear number plate damaged

heavy oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 90,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 90,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,440 miles

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

major oil leak

rear handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 21 Sep 2010 83,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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)

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

major oil leak

nearside rear tyre perrished on sidewall

ofsside mirror damaged

rear handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,741 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear bumpstops broken

offside door mirror damaged

park brake requires adjustment

Fail 18 Sep 2009 77,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

both rear bumpstops broken

offside door mirror damaged

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 23 Sep 2008 70,668 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 63,271 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 63,198 miles

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

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

Upper Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 56,217 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 56,217 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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X47 EGN is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X47 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.

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X47 EGN is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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