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AG02 BFJ

2002 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,552 mi
Last recorded132,552 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 132,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 132,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 123,737 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 123,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 122,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 117,363 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 117,362 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules corrosion

Both front shockers corrode casings

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,264 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)

underbody has surface corrosion not excessive

Pass 6 Feb 2015 112,513 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 112,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 107,450 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 107,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,267 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 98,538 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,582 miles

CORRSION ON REAR SPRINGS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER

FRONT TYRES CUT OUT BAD ON INNER EDGES

N/S/R TYRE CUT OUT ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE PERRISHING

TRACKING

Pass 4 Nov 2009 85,280 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 85,280 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 79,364 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 71,537 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 71,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

check wheel alignment ref uneven front tyre wear

damage to front bumper and front no.plate

front brakes have slight drag

n/s/r tyre has a non repairable puncture

object hanging from rear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone'b'(removed)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2006 58,677 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 41,946 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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AG02 BFJ is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AG02 BFJ, 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 AG02 BFJ registered?

AG02 BFJ is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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