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X811 JDC

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,477 mi
Last recorded71,477 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX811 JDC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 71,477 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 71,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits minor exhaust leak probable cause (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,134 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 69,106 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,565 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 66,551 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,284 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre wearing on edge`s.

Advise n/s/r tyre perishing.

Advise o/s/r tyre wearing on edge`s.

Advise wheel alignment.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 56,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Advise n/s/f tyre wearing on edge`s.

Advise n/s/r tyre perishing.

Advise o/s/r tyre wearing on edge`s.

Advise wheel alignment.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 48,572 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,572 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,766 miles

both rear tyres badly perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2010 44,766 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres badly perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2009 38,794 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 38,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,553 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 26,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2006 22,018 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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X811 JDC is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X811 JDC, 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 X811 JDC registered?

X811 JDC is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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