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AF02 HXD

2002 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,594 mi
Last recorded46,594 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 HXD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 46,594 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 45,872 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 45,863 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and both rear pipes on rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point corroded holed.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2023 45,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to load valve and across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes split away from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2023 45,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to load valve and across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes split away from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 43,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear onto brake load valve and both rear pipes along rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear bushes pulling out of casings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops broken.

Pass 17 Feb 2021 42,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes onto load valve corroded under plastic coverings. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear arm bushes pulling out. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear bump stops broken.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 42,342 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arms rear bushes splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts wearing on inner tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 40,380 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes of both front lower arms de-bonding from metal casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 38,195 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 35,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside on 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 33,409 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 30,471 miles

front discs corroding

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 27,603 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 24,805 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 24,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 22,171 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 19,500 miles

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

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall, no cords showing.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 17,336 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 17,312 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,367 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,184 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 11,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 9,177 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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AF02 HXD is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF02 HXD, 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 AF02 HXD registered?

AF02 HXD is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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