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AD02 GXE

2002 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,408 mi
Last recorded44,408 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 GXE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 44,408 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 40,316 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack contained within 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 39,595 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 37,465 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,758 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 31,412 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 12 Dec 2016 25,142 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 22,624 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 21,652 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,774 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,419 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,941 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 16,451 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,757 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 12,769 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 11,085 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 11,085 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,307 miles

n/s/r back plate looks damp

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 GXE is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD02 GXE registered?

AD02 GXE is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is AD02 GXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 GXE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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