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X897 EKL

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,193 mi
Last recorded34,193 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 EKL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 34,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 34,193 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Sharp Edges (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,823 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen has slight crack

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Mirror casing missing

Fail 12 Sep 2018 29,796 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen has slight crack

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Mirror casing missing

Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,944 miles

Central Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 25,828 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release flexible stalk (5.2.5a)

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

Central Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,959 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 19,980 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 19,253 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 18,651 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,164 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,697 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,262 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,877 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 161,512 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 14,911 miles

tyres wearing on outer walls

Pass 23 Oct 2006 13,489 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 11,373 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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X897 EKL is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X897 EKL, 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 X897 EKL registered?

X897 EKL is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X897 EKL safe to buy?

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