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AF52 NKJ

2002 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,753 mi
Last recorded102,753 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 NKJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 102,753 miles

Front coil overs dislocate when jacked up but then realign when vehicle weight lowered down on to them

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

large front sun strip tint fitted but doesn't effect vision of the road

Fail 27 Oct 2021 102,753 miles

Driver's airbag missing after market steering wheel fitted with no airbag (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front coil overs dislocate when jacked up but then realign when vehicle weight lowered down on to them

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

large front sun strip tint fitted but doesn't effect vision of the road

Pass 23 Nov 2020 99,516 miles

FRONT COIL OVERS DISLOCATE BUT REALIN STRAIGHT AWAY WHEN LOWERED

FRONT SUN VISOR OVER 1/3RD UPPER SCREEN BUT VISION OK

NON GENUINE STEERING WHEEL WITH NO AIRBAG FITTED.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 99,516 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

FRONT COIL OVERS DISLOCATE BUT REALIN STRAIGHT AWAY WHEN LOWERED

FRONT SUN VISOR OVER 1/3RD UPPER SCREEN BUT VISION OK

NON GENUINE STEERING WHEEL WITH NO AIRBAG FITTED.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,641 miles

Front front coil-overs dislocate when jacked but return correctly

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

different steering wheel fitted which does not have air bag light so section 7.1.5 Defect option B - not in use also light showing fault on air bag not in use.

Fail 15 Nov 2019 96,615 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to hole in system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front front coil-overs dislocate when jacked but return correctly

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

different steering wheel fitted which does not have air bag light so section 7.1.5 Defect option B - not in use also light showing fault on air bag not in use.

Pass 22 Nov 2018 92,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 89,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gator starting to split

Nearside Front bottom ball joint boot badly perished

Rear exhaust clamp close to metal brake pipes

plastic coating on front and rear metal brake pipes swollen

sill edges creased

Pass 16 Oct 2016 85,072 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,270 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 71,604 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 67,422 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers adrift/loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,562 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 65,552 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 60,220 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 60,220 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 54,996 miles

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

both front discs corroding on inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2010 54,996 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front discs corroding on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,890 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 50,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,380 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,586 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 41,551 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,195 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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AF52 NKJ is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF52 NKJ, 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 AF52 NKJ registered?

AF52 NKJ is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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