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X558 XDE

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,867 mi
Last recorded91,867 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX558 XDE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 91,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 83,506 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,772 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 74,772 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 69,428 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,967 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 61,999 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 61,998 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,635 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 57,635 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 53,258 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 53,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 41,971 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,971 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 37,611 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,922 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 30,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 24,381 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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X558 XDE is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 X558 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 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X558 XDE registered?

X558 XDE is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X558 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X558 XDE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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