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AE51 ZCA

2002 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,474 mi
Last recorded81,474 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 ZCA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 81,474 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,985 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 72,417 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,417 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 68,033 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,432 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,200 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 60,191 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 55,082 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,082 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AE51 ZCA is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE51 ZCA, 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 AE51 ZCA registered?

AE51 ZCA is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is AE51 ZCA safe to buy?

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