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X818 OJO

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,281 mi
Last recorded163,281 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX818 OJO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 163,281 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 149,996 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 149,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 136,298 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 121,682 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 109,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 109,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 96,158 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 85,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre slight wear on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Aug 2009 75,321 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 57,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,452 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 51,452 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 44,987 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 44,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

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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X818 OJO is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X818 OJO, 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 X818 OJO registered?

X818 OJO is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 September 2000.

Is X818 OJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X818 OJO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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