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X979 ENK

2000 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1716cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

185,432 mi
Last recorded185,432 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX979 ENK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,716cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 185,432 miles

Engine management/glow plug lamp flashing.

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

Operating foot brake,causes steering coloumn to move, suggest further investigation needed.

Rear brakes re tested with weight in boot. Reading lower than expected for a vehicle of this type,may need service or repair.

Slight movement handbrake lever to floor, suggest further investigation.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 185,432 miles

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

Engine management/glow plug lamp flashing.

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

Operating foot brake,causes steering coloumn to move, suggest further investigation needed.

Slight movement handbrake lever to floor, suggest further investigation.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 185,417 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside front tyre low on pressure

Pass 8 Sep 2011 180,478 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 180,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 175,180 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 175,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 170,798 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 170,798 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 165,151 miles

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

High Handbrake

Fail 21 Oct 2008 165,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

High Handbrake

Pass 23 Oct 2007 151,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 151,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both Parking Brake Cables Starting To Brake Up On Outers

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 138,312 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 138,312 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 128,319 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 128,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre worn badly on outer edge

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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X979 ENK is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,716cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 X979 ENK, 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 X979 ENK registered?

X979 ENK is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 September 2000.

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