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X828 ABU

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,184 mi
Last recorded65,184 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX828 ABU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,184 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 65,184 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,866 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perished.

Both rear flexi brake hose metal ferrules corroded.

Both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

Damage to N/S/F indicator lens.

Slight corrosion to front metal brake pipes to abs pump.

Slight corrosion to power steering pipes.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,372 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,972 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,322 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

exhaust corroded

front inner brake disc face slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer shoulders

offside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

slight damage to both outer sills

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,650 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 53,132 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power assisted steering pipes slightly corroded

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

Slight damage to nearside front indicator lens

Two segments of centre rear brake light not working

Fail 26 Jan 2010 45,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power assisted steering pipes slightly corroded

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

Slight damage to nearside front indicator lens

Two segments of centre rear brake light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,203 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,589 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 37,506 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 32,465 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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X828 ABU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 X828 ABU, 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 X828 ABU registered?

X828 ABU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X828 ABU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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