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AF02 ZHM

2002 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,946 mi
Last recorded46,946 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 ZHM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 46,946 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no reverse light (not required pre Sep 2009)

Fail 27 Apr 2026 46,946 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

no reverse light (not required pre Sep 2009)

Pass 30 Apr 2025 42,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at distribution valve slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 42,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at distribution valve slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 42,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 40,376 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 37,337 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 32,974 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 32,782 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes of both front lower arms deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished and cracked in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 31,621 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 30,296 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 28,904 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 11 May 2016 27,452 miles

Front brake disc's inner faces corroded.

Pass 20 May 2015 26,017 miles

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

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

front discs inner faces heavilly corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 24,405 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 22,899 miles

Front brake disc's inner faces corroded.

Pass 18 May 2012 21,018 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edges.

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

Pass 24 May 2011 19,115 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 17,164 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 15,310 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 13,573 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 13,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 11,037 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 8,431 miles

front brake discs are corroded on inner faces

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 ZHM is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF02 ZHM registered?

AF02 ZHM is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is AF02 ZHM safe to buy?

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