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X838 AMO

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,528 mi
Last recorded56,528 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 AMO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 56,528 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,191 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,837 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,056 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2012 40,069 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,651 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 29,938 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres side walls perishing/cracking.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 29,915 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,087 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 20,486 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,795 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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X838 AMO is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X838 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 X838 AMO registered?

X838 AMO is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 November 2000.

Is X838 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X838 AMO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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