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X544 RCS

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,973 mi
Last recorded106,973 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX544 RCS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2013 106,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shock top covers slack

gear box noisey

n /s front rim bent

o/s rear brake reading slightly low

rear axle rusty

slight leake on n/s front cv boot

Pass 23 Jan 2013 106,973 miles

n /s front rim bent

both rear shock top covers slack

gear box noisey

o/s rear brake reading slightly low

rear axle rusty

slight leake on n/s front cv boot

Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,731 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 97,731 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,121 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2010 81,336 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 81,336 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,569 miles

o/s/f mirror cover missing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 58,544 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 51,427 miles

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

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

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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X544 RCS is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X544 RCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X544 RCS?

You can check the full history of X544 RCS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X544 RCS registered?

X544 RCS is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X544 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X544 RCS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X544 RCS have outstanding finance?

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