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X486 FEV

2000 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,481 mi
Last recorded69,481 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX486 FEV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,481 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 18 Aug 2012 60,840 miles

front registration plate shows deterioration

offside and nearside rear shockabsorber covers are incomplete

rear registration plate shows damage

Fail 18 Aug 2012 60,840 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs show corrosion and slight run out

front registration plate shows deterioration

offside and nearside rear shockabsorber covers are incomplete

oil level on minimum

rear registration plate shows damage

Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,669 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 56,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 51,432 miles

front service brakes shows inbalance/run-out.

off and near side front and rear tyres are perished/cracked and show splits at the tread.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Fail 3 Aug 2010 51,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust corroded/holed and leaking gas.

front service brakes shows inbalance/run-out.

off and near side front and rear tyres are perished/cracked and show splits at the tread.

off side front screen washer jets provide no fluid to clear the front screen inconjunction with the wiper blades.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,581 miles

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off and near side front and rear tyres shows signs of perishing and splits at the tread.

parking brake lever shows travel.

rear service brakes show increase/decrease inbalance.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,209 miles

front registration plate shows backing lift.

front service brakes show inbalance.

off and near side front brake discs show a lipped edge and are slightly pitted.

off side front service brake shows run-out/judder.

parking brake lever shows travel.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Fail 30 Aug 2007 35,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

evidence exhaust join leaks.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off side front service brake shows judder.

only slight movement at load sensing valve while under preasure.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

evidence exhaust join leaks.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

off side front service brake shows judder.

only slight movement at load sensing valve while under preasure.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,686 miles

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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X486 FEV is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc 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 X486 FEV, 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 X486 FEV registered?

X486 FEV is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X486 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X486 FEV 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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