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X863 VAP

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,405 mi
Last recorded120,405 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX863 VAP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 120,405 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)

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

centre exhaust clamp broken

nearside rear tyre very perished

Pass 3 Oct 2011 110,976 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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 101,829 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

offside rear wheel/brake slightly binding

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 27 Oct 2009 92,473 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front registration plate slightly damaged.

nearside rear seat belt buckle, plastic cover missing

offside rear wheel/brake slightly binding.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,796 miles

front number plate slightly damaged.

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover,missing but not affecting operation of mechanism.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 83,794 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front number plate slightly damaged.

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover,missing but not affecting operation of mechanism.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 79,291 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2006 73,535 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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X863 VAP is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X863 VAP, 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 X863 VAP registered?

X863 VAP is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X863 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X863 VAP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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