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X694 RCC

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,178 mi
Last recorded121,178 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX694 RCC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 121,178 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

all four shock absorbers feels slightly weak

both rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

front discs slightly corroded on inner edges

glow plug light flashing

o/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 15 May 2017 121,176 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f wishbone arm (2.4.G.2)

all four shock absorbers feels slightly weak

both rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

front discs slightly corroded on inner edges

glow plug light flashing

o/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2016 118,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear jacking points (6.1.B.2)

both front and o/s/r wheel bearings feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 22 Apr 2016 118,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear jacking points (6.1.B.2)

both front and o/s/r wheel bearings feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 17 Apr 2015 116,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 116,826 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 115,162 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 115,162 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 112,568 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 112,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 106,879 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 106,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in various places

exhasut blow

offside fornt shock damp

Pass 11 Mar 2011 101,099 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 92,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion formed on nearside and offside suspension wishbones

Pass 25 Aug 2009 92,050 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion formed on nearside and offside suspension wishbones

Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,671 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 68,830 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 58,445 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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X694 RCC is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X694 RCC, 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 X694 RCC registered?

X694 RCC is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X694 RCC safe to buy?

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