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X817 EEB

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,605 mi
Last recorded130,605 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX817 EEB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 130,605 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 130,046 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 114,368 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 105,145 miles

Damage to N/S of vehicle.

N/S tail light broken.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in front passanger seat runner.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 96,368 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 96,368 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 84,141 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2007 77,091 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 77,091 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 76,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak †n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge †unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 13 Sep 2007 76,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak †n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge †unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 11 Sep 2006 67,238 miles

Passenger side door mirror cracked.

Fail 11 Sep 2006 67,238 miles

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

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

Passenger side door mirror cracked.

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 EEB is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X817 EEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X817 EEB registered?

X817 EEB is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X817 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X817 EEB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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