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AF52 UVY

2002 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,037 mi
Last recorded63,037 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 UVY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 63,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 56,380 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 56,380 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 45,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

all metal brake pipes swollen in places due to corrosion

general under body corrosion set in

Fail 30 Oct 2015 45,417 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

all metal brake pipes swollen in places due to corrosion

general under body corrosion set in

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,584 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bump stop covers insecure

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 6 Nov 2014 43,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes very noisy during brake test

rear bump stop covers insecure

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

slight front brake bind

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

offside rear brake pipe in poor condition

rear brakes very noisy

rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

underbody corrosion on all underbody components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,972 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 37,972 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre heavily perished

o/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 20 Oct 2011 33,424 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear bump stops loose

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,114 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 31,203 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,520 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 29,519 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,400 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 26,587 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 21,069 miles

n/s front tyre on 1.6 mm legal limit

slight corrosion on front brake discs

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 UVY is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UVY, 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 UVY?

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What year was AF52 UVY registered?

AF52 UVY is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is AF52 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 UVY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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