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X989 ABU

2000 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,882 mi
Last recorded64,882 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 ABU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 64,882 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,575 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 62,593 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 60,258 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,225 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure.

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 59,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure.

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 54,209 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,099 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,088 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,921 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 25,921 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 21,846 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,846 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 17,520 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 17,520 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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X989 ABU is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc 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 X989 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.

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What year was X989 ABU registered?

X989 ABU is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 December 2000.

Is X989 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X989 ABU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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