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X538 KRY

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,497 mi
Last recorded103,497 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 KRY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 103,497 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 103,469 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow in front pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 99,064 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low & age cracking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Fail 27 Dec 2018 98,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low & age cracking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,247 miles

Engine malfunction lamp on

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded All, front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 89,819 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding wheel bearing, tyre and wheel not fully tested (3.7.B.1)

Engine malfunction lamp on

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded All, front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 79,260 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section of centre pipe seam rusting through (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 73,012 miles

MIL lamp on

Offside CV boot deteriorated

both front tyres worn thin

Fail 7 Dec 2015 73,012 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

MIL lamp on

Offside CV boot deteriorated

both front tyres worn thin

Pass 23 Dec 2014 65,931 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 65,930 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,383 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 56,382 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 49,298 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 49,298 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,200 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,168 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 28,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/side headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2009 17,746 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside headlamp bracket broken, but headlamp still secure.

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly out of shape.

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

Parking permit in bad position on windscreen.

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 17,746 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside headlamp bracket broken, but headlamp still secure.

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly out of shape.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking permit in bad position on windscreen.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 13,786 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 12,995 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 12,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 12,123 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 10,114 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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X538 KRY is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X538 KRY, 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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X538 KRY is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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