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X554 DFG

2001 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,922 mi
Last recorded25,922 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX554 DFG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2015 25,922 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

outer sills damaged

high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2015 25,922 miles

outer sills damaged

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Jan 2014 24,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,901 miles

damage to nearside front ndr ear tyre outer side wall

repair to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,395 miles

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,974 miles

advisory from previous test no 459177611032

Fail 17 Jan 2011 20,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2010 19,504 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage outer sills

damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,060 miles

damage to outer sills

damage to tyre walls

Fail 14 Jan 2009 18,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

damage to outer sills

damage to tyre walls

Pass 18 Jan 2008 15,817 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm outer edge

noise on o/s/r wheel

Pass 19 Jan 2007 13,430 miles

n/s seal damage † †n/s/f tyre low on outer egde † †slight lump to n/s/f tyre outer wall † †o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2006 11,549 miles

ns outer sill damaged

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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X554 DFG is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 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 X554 DFG, 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 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X554 DFG registered?

X554 DFG is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X554 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X554 DFG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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