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AK02 EWZ

2002 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,541 mi
Last recorded75,541 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 EWZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 75,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 60,545 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 60,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,491 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 42,789 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,516 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,486 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,379 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,560 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,455 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,896 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,427 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,557 miles

o/s/f tyre has small cut to outer sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,857 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 20,174 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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AK02 EWZ is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AK02 EWZ, 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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AK02 EWZ is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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