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X557 KRD

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,370 mi
Last recorded107,370 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 KRD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,370 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,720 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 91,989 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,505 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 82,505 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 75,076 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 75,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 69,746 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,293 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 61,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 61,511 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,172 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,408 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 53,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 40,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2006 40,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

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 KRD is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X557 KRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X557 KRD?

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What year was X557 KRD registered?

X557 KRD is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X557 KRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X557 KRD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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