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X59 OJO

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,103 mi
Last recorded123,103 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 OJO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 123,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 116,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 110,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

oil leak from top of engine

Fail 28 Oct 2014 110,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

oil leak from top of engine

Pass 8 Oct 2013 104,729 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

front tyres worn on inside and outer edges

Fail 7 Oct 2013 104,729 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

front tyres worn on inside and outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 97,185 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 97,185 miles

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 87,119 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND IDEALLY WANTS REPLACING

Fail 5 Oct 2011 87,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND IDEALLY WANTS REPLACING

Fail 4 Oct 2010 77,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre showing uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,727 miles

nearside rear tyre showing uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2009 67,779 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 67,779 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 58,127 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres showing wear on insde edges

nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,825 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 48,825 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,750 miles

front brake pads and discs will need replacing in 3-6,000 miles

offside rear tyre showing wear on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2005 34,738 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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X59 OJO is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X59 OJO, 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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What year was X59 OJO registered?

X59 OJO is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X59 OJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X59 OJO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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