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AF02 ZHE

2002 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,545 mi
Last recorded85,545 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 ZHE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 85,545 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 85,132 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,042 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,291 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 76,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,967 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 65,162 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,652 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,374 miles

off side front tyre split in side wall

Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,354 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 45,354 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 44,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,867 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,885 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 ZHE is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

AF02 ZHE is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is AF02 ZHE safe to buy?

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