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AK02 EXE

2002 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,224 mi
Last recorded94,224 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 EXE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 94,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes slight bind

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,775 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 88,804 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,800 miles

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

engine management light staying on

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2014 86,372 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 86,372 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 77,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 77,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,843 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 25 Sep 2012 66,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,457 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 55,895 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,181 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 36,328 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,464 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 29,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 24,166 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 EXE is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EXE, 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 AK02 EXE registered?

AK02 EXE is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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