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X928 BAM

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,249 mi
Last recorded144,249 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX928 BAM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 144,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 144,012 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 136,478 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 129,541 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 129,541 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 121,365 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 115,516 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 108,781 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 102,479 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 93,731 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,288 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 71,697 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 71,697 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 61,952 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 61,952 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 51,054 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 49,633 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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X928 BAM is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X928 BAM, 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 X928 BAM registered?

X928 BAM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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