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X798 UAF

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,674 mi
Last recorded64,674 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 UAF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,674 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,971 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 56,462 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 56,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes binding

Pass 27 May 2014 53,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 28 May 2013 49,683 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 45,721 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,741 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded and worn.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 41,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Jul 2009 33,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,608 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,066 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,744 miles

Offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,583 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 23,583 miles

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X798 UAF is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X798 UAF, 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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X798 UAF is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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