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X559 XDE

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,101 mi
Last recorded57,101 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX559 XDE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,101 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 57,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre has a flat spot

Fail 24 Nov 2008 51,644 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

n/s/r tyre has a flat spot

Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,335 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,388 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 40,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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X559 XDE is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X559 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X559 XDE?

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What year was X559 XDE registered?

X559 XDE is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 December 2000.

Is X559 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X559 XDE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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