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X918 AKY

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,022 mi
Last recorded113,022 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX918 AKY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2018 113,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,481 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 108,481 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 101,801 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 101,801 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 90,377 miles

corrosion to o/s rear floor

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,070 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 84,070 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 70,444 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,942 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,849 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,254 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,456 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,371 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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X918 AKY is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 795cc 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 X918 AKY, 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 X918 AKY registered?

X918 AKY is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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