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X696 NUA

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,435 mi
Last recorded148,435 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 NUA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 148,435 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 139,917 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 133,152 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

number plates deterioated

o/s/f brake application uneven

rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 2 Sep 2009 126,034 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Cover missing R/H/R seat belt clasp

Pass 27 Aug 2008 116,823 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Condensation in O/S headlight

Cover missing off N/S/R seat belt clasp

Fail 27 Aug 2008 116,823 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Condensation in O/S headlight

Cover missing off N/S/R seat belt clasp

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 107,632 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Crack in O/S head glass

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 98,207 miles

both rear bump stop rubbers perished

crack in o/s headlight

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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X696 NUA is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X696 NUA, 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 X696 NUA registered?

X696 NUA is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X696 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X696 NUA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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