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AD02 GHY

2002 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

69,389 mi
Last recorded69,389 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 GHY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 69,389 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 69,389 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,531 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 67,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,468 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 63,468 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 61,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

exhaust slghtly deteriorated

managment light on

Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

exhaust slghtly deteriorated

managment light on

Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Jul 2012 58,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,776 miles

engine light on

slight misting of water in offside headlamp

Fail 15 Jul 2010 49,479 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,881 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,685 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2008 41,685 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2007 32,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,857 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 28,354 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 28,354 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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AD02 GHY is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2002 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 56,996 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 AD02 GHY, 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 24 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD02 GHY registered?

AD02 GHY is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is AD02 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 GHY shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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