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X581 ANH

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,570 mi
Last recorded72,570 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 ANH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 64,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very slight perishing in lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Very slight perishing in lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 55,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to get low in tread & slight scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to get low in tread & slight scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion on Rear box outer skin

Pass 1 Jul 2021 51,147 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 47,849 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 44,926 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 41,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 41,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 39,750 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED / WHEEL COVERS FITTED /

Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,667 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 38,667 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,640 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,763 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,727 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 33,918 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,887 miles

N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,203 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,533 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 21,001 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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X581 ANH is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 X581 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

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What year was X581 ANH registered?

X581 ANH is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 September 2000.

Is X581 ANH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X581 ANH shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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