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X697 RCC

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,787 mi
Last recorded129,787 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 RCC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,787 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 126,572 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 126,572 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 114,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front bumper not fitted at time of test

front wheels 15" rear wheels 13"

vehicle brake tested with decelerometer due to vehicle too low for roller brake tester

Pass 3 Nov 2011 103,847 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 99,549 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 94,688 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 86,776 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 77,471 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 66,395 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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X697 RCC is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 X697 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 X697 RCC registered?

X697 RCC is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X697 RCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X697 RCC shows 10 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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