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X791 CAX

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

47,449 mi
Last recorded47,449 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX791 CAX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 47,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components and rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2023 47,449 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension components and rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 47,383 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Progressive corrosion on front suspension components

Progressive corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 22 Apr 2021 47,297 miles

heavy corrossion on suspension components and exhaust system

Fail 22 Jun 2020 47,295 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

heavy corrossion on exhaust system and suspension components

Pass 8 May 2019 46,930 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 46,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 46,466 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 May 2017 46,466 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 46,321 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,180 miles

n/s/r plastic shockabsorber cover adrift

Pass 13 May 2014 45,549 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 44,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 44,856 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 27 Apr 2012 44,148 miles

engine noise from water pump

Pass 9 May 2011 43,088 miles

n/s/f brake disc worn

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 41,859 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 41,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2009 40,657 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 May 2009 40,657 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 39,381 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2007 38,866 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 38,866 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 38,393 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2006 38,393 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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X791 CAX is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 X791 CAX, 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 X791 CAX registered?

X791 CAX is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X791 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X791 CAX shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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