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X557 ANH

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,802 mi
Last recorded85,802 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 ANH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 85,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 Feb 2015 85,802 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 Feb 2014 83,684 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

front tyres low on tread

rear shocker casings broken

Pass 6 Feb 2014 83,684 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

front tyres low on tread

rear shocker casings broken

Pass 8 Feb 2013 79,799 miles

front brake discs very rusty and worn badly

offside front tyre low on tread

rear number plate fading

Fail 4 Feb 2013 79,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

front brake discs very rusty and worn badly

nearside cv boot in poor condition

offside front tyre low on tread

rear number plate fading

Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,889 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2012 75,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2011 72,334 miles

EXHAUST CATALYST DETERIORATED

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)

REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 68,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 68,406 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,392 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 68,392 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 67,167 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Dec 2008 67,167 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,262 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 59,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,254 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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X557 ANH is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X557 ANH, 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 X557 ANH?

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What year was X557 ANH registered?

X557 ANH is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X557 ANH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X557 ANH shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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