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X498 EKR

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,483 mi
Last recorded83,483 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 EKR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 83,483 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

both front and both rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

both registration light clips damaged, and slightly insecure

drivers door handle stiff to operate

exhaust flex joint leaking

front brake discs worn / pitted

Fail 21 Apr 2018 83,483 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure both rear (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

both front and both rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

drivers door handle stiff to operate

exhaust flex joint leaking

front brake discs worn / pitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 76,029 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (7.1.2)

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,138 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 59,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 52,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,667 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 47,104 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Jan 2013 47,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 41,601 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,424 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,805 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,311 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 27,311 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

rear box rusting

Pass 28 Dec 2006 20,428 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 16,883 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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X498 EKR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X498 EKR, 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 X498 EKR registered?

X498 EKR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X498 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X498 EKR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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