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AD51 RZH

2002 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,686 mi
Last recorded109,686 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 RZH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 109,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre on joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 24 Jul 2018 109,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre on joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Jul 2017 106,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2017 106,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

EPC light illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 100,370 miles

MIL lamp on

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 100,370 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

MIL lamp on

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 95,614 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,694 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 91,614 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,565 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 82,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,771 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 80,771 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,320 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 65,007 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,077 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,693 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 58,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 49,507 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 40,679 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 40,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AD51 RZH is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AD51 RZH, 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 AD51 RZH registered?

AD51 RZH is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is AD51 RZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 RZH shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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