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AJ02 ZDE

2002 Seat Arosa

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,089 mi
Last recorded116,089 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 ZDE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 116,089 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 113,544 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,130 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 107,979 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 105,378 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 105,341 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 88,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 86,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 85,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,886 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 82,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 82,215 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 82,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,664 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,547 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 81,537 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,127 miles

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

SRS light on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,492 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 76,945 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 75,424 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2008 64,568 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 64,568 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)

rear tyres slightly out of shape

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 25 May 2007 51,919 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges †unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 31 May 2006 40,936 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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AJ02 ZDE is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AJ02 ZDE, 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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AJ02 ZDE is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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