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AK52 CXJ

2002 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,928 mi
Last recorded111,928 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 CXJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 111,928 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 111,919 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 101,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

n/s outter seal damaged.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 94,753 miles

rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Fail 14 Dec 2011 94,753 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 22 Dec 2010 81,595 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 67,306 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 50,692 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,692 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,928 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 39,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,917 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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AK52 CXJ is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK52 CXJ, 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 AK52 CXJ registered?

AK52 CXJ is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AK52 CXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 CXJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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