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X79 UFM

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,733 mi
Last recorded87,733 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 UFM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front outer tyres low

brake pipes corroded

offside mirror cover missing

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside mirror cover missing

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 80,621 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to brake pipes

offside mirror cover missing

underbody corroded around floor gromets

Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre slight damage on sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,044 miles

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

Oil leak

offside mirror cover missing

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,012 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s mirror cover damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,496 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,556 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 55,623 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 55,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 51,997 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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X79 UFM is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X79 UFM, 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 X79 UFM registered?

X79 UFM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 September 2000.

Is X79 UFM safe to buy?

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