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X705 FDL

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,152 mi
Last recorded137,152 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX705 FDL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 137,152 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 137,152 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,406 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Offside front tyre worn on inner edges

slight misting of oil from offside front shock absorber

Pass 15 Nov 2016 127,163 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 127,163 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 125,944 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 115,823 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 107,004 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 107,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 93,554 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

both front anti roll bar link outer bushes perishing

o/s side reapeater lens missing

Fail 17 Oct 2012 93,554 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front anti roll bar link outer bushes perishing

o/s side reapeater lens missing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,108 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,026 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 67,091 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 67,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,911 miles

Rear tyres perishing and cracking 155 70 13

Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,741 miles

rear tyres in poor condition.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,076 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 46,093 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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X705 FDL is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X705 FDL, 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 X705 FDL registered?

X705 FDL is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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