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X976 ABU

2000 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,562 mi
Last recorded85,562 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX976 ABU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2017 85,562 miles

Direction indicators not working ALL (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS CRACKING

eml light is on

Pass 11 Oct 2016 84,192 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,901 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only off side brake pad wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe attched to staring rack (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Oct 2015 80,901 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking pipe attched to staring rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only off side brake pad wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2014 79,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,374 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,482 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,990 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 63,797 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 63,797 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 58,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,918 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,495 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,751 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 41,742 miles

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

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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X976 ABU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X976 ABU, 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 X976 ABU registered?

X976 ABU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X976 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X976 ABU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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