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X816 BFJ

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,474 mi
Last recorded72,474 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX816 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 72,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 67,862 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 67,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 60,649 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2016 60,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,870 miles

Rear exhaust pipe getting rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2015 51,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust pipe getting rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2014 38,577 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,654 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,715 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,834 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 30,834 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 29,561 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 28,090 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 28,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,638 miles

o/s/r seatbelt stalk surround missing.

rear exhaust rusting.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 22,438 miles

all 4 tyres on 2mm 155/70/r13t

o/s/r seatbelt stalk plastic trim surrounds missing

vin number and engine code incorrect on v5c. vin should be vsszzz6hzyr021713 and engine code ald

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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X816 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X816 BFJ, 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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X816 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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