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AF52 ZMX

2002 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

83,242 mi
Last recorded83,242 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 ZMX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 83,242 miles

Underbody Sealed with Wax oil

Fail 2 Apr 2026 83,240 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2025 83,220 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

offside front wing corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2025 83,217 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

offside front wing corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 78,193 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 72,747 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 70,824 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 70,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 69,523 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 69,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,073 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 67,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,098 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 65,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 62,536 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 58,829 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,729 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 54,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 51,288 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 51,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,641 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 44,318 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 44,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 41,169 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,012 miles

Horn tone deteriorated

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,253 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 27,253 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,946 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 18,645 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,788 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 11,843 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 9,229 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 9,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 ZMX is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 ZMX, 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 AF52 ZMX registered?

AF52 ZMX is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is AF52 ZMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 ZMX shows 34 tests with a 67.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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