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X729 AHU

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,836 mi
Last recorded141,836 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX729 AHU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2013 141,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 136,697 miles

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

Rear tail pipe corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 135,746 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 135,105 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 131,532 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 131,532 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 117,873 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 117,873 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 101,912 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 86,188 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 85,989 miles

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

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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X729 AHU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X729 AHU, 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 X729 AHU registered?

X729 AHU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X729 AHU safe to buy?

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