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AE02 TAM

2002 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,651 mi
Last recorded107,651 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 TAM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 107,651 miles

Front wheels protrude beyond arches

rear tyres smaller cross section than front

rear tyres stretched onto wide rims

suspension, exhaust & brakes modified

Fail 14 May 2016 107,651 miles

Front wheels protrude beyond arches

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear tyres smaller cross section than front

rear tyres stretched onto wide rims

suspension, exhaust & brakes modified

Pass 20 May 2015 97,603 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 97,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 48,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 43,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 143,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 133,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 122,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 100,746 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 100,746 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 6 Feb 2008 76,432 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Feb 2007 53,713 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre starting to wearand small cut on wall

rear silencer corroded

slight corrosion on front inner brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2006 36,498 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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AE02 TAM is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AE02 TAM, 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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AE02 TAM is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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