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AF52 NKU

2002 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,070 mi
Last recorded42,070 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 NKU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 42,070 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,725 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 39,720 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 37,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,491 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,502 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2013 32,551 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,764 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 29,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,270 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 21,822 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 21,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,186 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 13,292 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 9,863 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 6,689 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 NKU is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NKU, 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

How do I check the history of AF52 NKU?

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What year was AF52 NKU registered?

AF52 NKU is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is AF52 NKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 NKU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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