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X849 CDV

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,310 mi
Last recorded187,310 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX849 CDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 187,310 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 187,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear in car has fire damage to seat and floor allso fire damage by fuel tank

Pass 26 Feb 2010 180,507 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 180,462 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 170,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 157,843 miles

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

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

hazard warning and left turn signal failed to work after tested ok on MOT.ok at time of testing

n/s/f side indicator loose

Pass 13 Sep 2007 152,084 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 7 Aug 2006 141,940 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 137,240 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 137,153 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front tyres on 3 and 4mm and Starting to wear on inner edge

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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X849 CDV is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X849 CDV, 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 X849 CDV registered?

X849 CDV is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 September 2000.

Is X849 CDV safe to buy?

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