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AF52 NLG

2002 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,975 mi
Last recorded63,975 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 NLG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 63,975 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight warp on front brakes

Fail 18 Jan 2020 63,974 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight warp on front brakes

Pass 31 Jan 2019 63,544 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 63,544 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,915 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside of steering rack damp

headlights a little misty

Fail 31 Jul 2017 61,908 miles

Offside Front Outer Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,392 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,024 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to o/s/f lower sidesill

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f steering rack inner retaining clip fitting poor

slight perishing to both rear tyre treads

slight water ingress to n/s/f head lamp glass

Pass 28 Jun 2014 37,171 miles

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,582 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 29,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,975 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,612 miles

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,889 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,046 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,672 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 14,187 miles

f/n/s brake disc face slightly rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2006 11,128 miles

front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded †

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 NLG is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AF52 NLG, 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 NLG registered?

AF52 NLG is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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