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X585 YBD

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,650 mi
Last recorded102,650 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX585 YBD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 May 2018 102,650 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported metal mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/70/13 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front window not working

Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front driver door hinge worn

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn. 155/70/R13

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2015 99,409 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,545 miles

drivers door hinge badly worn

front brake discs corroded edges

nearside and offside rear shoch absorber dust covers loose

offside rear metal brake pipe looking corroded under coating

Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,129 miles

front number-plate is cracked

nearside door hinges worn

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear shickabsorber dust cover is loose

offside door hinges worn

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover is loose

Fail 24 Apr 2013 88,129 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number-plate is cracked

nearside door hinges worn

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear shickabsorber dust cover is loose

offside door hinges worn

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover is loose

Fail 18 Apr 2013 88,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,598 miles

offside sill lip damaged

nearside sill lip damaged

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover is loose

start of corrosion to nearside floor

Fail 26 Apr 2012 81,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

nearside sill lip damaged

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover is loose

offside sill lip damaged

start of corrosion to nearside floor

Fail 4 Apr 2011 73,803 miles

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

front brake discs corroded edges

Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,803 miles

front brake discs corroded edges

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,276 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 68,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,548 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 59,548 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 49,898 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked .

Fail 7 Apr 2008 49,898 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside door mirror cracked .

Slight bind offside front brakes .

Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,552 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,765 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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X585 YBD is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 X585 YBD, 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.

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X585 YBD is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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