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X817 AMO

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,364 mi
Last recorded115,364 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX817 AMO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 115,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tested in wet conditions

Fail 4 Aug 2025 115,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tested in wet conditions

Fail 29 Jul 2025 115,135 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 104,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 100,883 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 100,883 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 97,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 97,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative faulty (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 96,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 96,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 90,980 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 90,978 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,968 miles

Front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,776 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,136 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2014 65,933 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 65,933 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,492 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges advise replacing soon

Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,595 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,137 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,158 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,435 miles

front tyres are wearing on both inner and outer edges

on road test noticed a severe wheel wobble at low speeds

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,182 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 25,882 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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X817 AMO is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 X817 AMO, 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 X817 AMO registered?

X817 AMO is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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