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X829 EKO

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,648 mi
Last recorded123,648 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX829 EKO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2015 123,648 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 121,899 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 121,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dampness aound o/s/r shock absorber

engine smokes

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses age cracking

rear coil springs corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2013 117,845 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 28 Mar 2012 116,509 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 115,099 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and nearside rear perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn and efforts recorded at brake test indicate slight distortion. Visible Brake pads 2/3 worn?

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear brake pads wearing low (att soon)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 115,099 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and nearside rear perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs worn and efforts recorded at brake test indicate slight distortion. Visible Brake pads 2/3 worn?

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear brake pads wearing low (att soon)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 111,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Rear tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Feb 2010 111,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Rear tyres wearing low

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 105,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust blow from around downpipe area (further investigation required)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Sep 2008 105,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust blow from around downpipe area (further investigation required)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Sep 2007 101,922 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perishing to tread and side walls

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads look low

Fail 14 Sep 2007 101,904 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre perishing to the tread and side walls

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads look low

Fail 22 Aug 2006 97,855 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and unevenly.

Front brake discs worn(lipped)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side rear tyre sidewall perrished.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight exhaust blow from front?

Pass 22 Aug 2006 97,855 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and unevenly.

Front brake discs worn(lipped)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Off side rear tyre sidewall perrished.

Slight exhaust blow from front?

Pass 21 Jul 2005 88,195 miles

1.light switch panel insecure. †2.both rear shockabsober top covers broken away from mtgs.

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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X829 EKO is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 X829 EKO, 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 X829 EKO registered?

X829 EKO is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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