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AD02 GJE

2002 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,462 mi
Last recorded94,462 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 GJE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,462 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 91,476 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 88,434 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2016 88,434 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front adjusted (1.8)

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,620 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 85,620 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,727 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracked

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,217 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,124 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 70,124 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,298 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,769 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,298 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,778 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 45,778 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 8 Aug 2007 31,482 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,262 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 GJE is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AD02 GJE, 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 GJE registered?

AD02 GJE is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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