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X886 AJA

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,479 mi
Last recorded120,479 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX886 AJA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 120,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhuast system deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2015 120,478 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhuast system deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 116,367 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 101,518 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 95,063 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 93,408 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 87,777 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 87,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 84,789 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,630 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 61,505 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 47,090 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2005 41,775 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 41,775 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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X886 AJA is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X886 AJA, 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 X886 AJA registered?

X886 AJA is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 October 2000.

Is X886 AJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X886 AJA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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