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X858 AAV

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,611 mi
Last recorded164,611 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX858 AAV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 164,611 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

oil leaks

rust patches

slight exhaust leaks

slight run out on front brakes

Fail 23 Oct 2015 164,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

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

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

oil leaks

rust patches

slight exhaust leaks

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 2 Oct 2014 152,223 miles

oil leaks

rust patches

small dent o/s/r rim

Fail 1 Oct 2014 152,223 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks

rust patches

small dent o/s/r rim

Pass 17 Sep 2013 138,922 miles

Off side front tyre close to limit and starting to perish

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 16 Sep 2013 138,919 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

FRont brake discs scored and ridged

Long park brake travel

Off side front tyre close to limit and starting to perish

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Rear wheels binding

Pass 25 May 2012 111,719 miles

front discs in poor condition

oil leaks

Fail 25 May 2012 111,719 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs in poor condition

handbrake high

n/s/f tyre near limit

oil leaks

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Fail 23 May 2011 95,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate damaged

long handbrake travel

oil leak

service light on

Pass 23 May 2011 95,384 miles

front number plate damaged

long handbrake travel

oil leak

service light on

Pass 20 May 2010 86,477 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 82,491 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

long h/brake travel

Pass 29 May 2008 77,107 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 67,075 miles

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

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

front number plate craced

Fail 23 May 2007 67,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 May 2006 56,660 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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X858 AAV is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X858 AAV, 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 X858 AAV registered?

X858 AAV is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 November 2000.

Is X858 AAV safe to buy?

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