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X835 AMO

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,484 mi
Last recorded73,484 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX835 AMO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 73,484 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 73,484 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 72,254 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlight cracked

Rear Rear wiper missing

Fail 5 Mar 2021 72,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlight cracked

Rear Rear wiper missing

Pass 12 Jun 2019 71,917 miles

Front brake disc faces corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,843 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Offside front headlamp lens cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2018 71,843 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Offside front headlamp lens cracked

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,542 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2017 71,542 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,778 miles

Offside front headlamp lens cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 70,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front headlamp lens cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 68,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls deteriorating

offside headlamp glass cracked

offside rear tyre tread perishing and cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2013 67,035 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S Headlight lens is cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp lens damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2011 61,691 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp lens damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,636 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 60,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,286 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,855 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 51,855 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,905 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,598 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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X835 AMO is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X835 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X835 AMO registered?

X835 AMO is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X835 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X835 AMO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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