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X865 VAP

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,129 mi
Last recorded72,129 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 VAP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 72,129 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,082 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 67,082 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,682 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,226 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,713 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 51,691 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,511 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,184 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 45,965 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,125 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 32,201 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 32,201 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 31,908 miles

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

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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X865 VAP is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X865 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 X865 VAP registered?

X865 VAP is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X865 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X865 VAP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X865 VAP have outstanding finance?

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