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X549 XDE

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

106,331 mi
Last recorded106,331 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX549 XDE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 106,331 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 106,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 101,207 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 101,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Mar 2023 97,127 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 97,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning missing (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 93,558 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 93,558 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 90,170 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 90,170 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 88,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 88,529 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 83,411 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,278 miles

Nearside Rear tyre compound starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre compound starting to crack

Fail 14 Mar 2018 78,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre compound starting to crack

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

Offside Rear tyre compound starting to crack

Pass 25 Mar 2017 74,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight blow on exhaust centre to rear box joint

Fail 25 Mar 2017 74,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight blow on exhaust centre to rear box joint

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,022 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,802 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 65,288 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 62,673 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,709 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,039 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 57,039 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,886 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 52,885 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,724 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,939 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,831 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,658 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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X549 XDE is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 X549 XDE, 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 X549 XDE registered?

X549 XDE is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X549 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X549 XDE shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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