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X981 HGM

2000 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,110 mi
Last recorded114,110 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX981 HGM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 114,110 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 113,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 104,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,159 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,012 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2018 74,012 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 May 2017 67,938 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

surface perishing to offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,516 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 46,767 miles

nearside rear tyre staring to perish

offside front indicator starting to show white light

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 May 2015 46,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre staring to perish

offside front indicator starting to show white light

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 May 2014 37,496 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,424 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 35,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 33,283 miles

front indicators lights slightly pale.

rear number plate discolour.

rear wiper worn.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,089 miles

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 30,673 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 30,673 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,396 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,794 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,292 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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X981 HGM is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X981 HGM, 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 X981 HGM registered?

X981 HGM is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 December 2000.

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The MOT history for X981 HGM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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