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AK52 HXD

2002 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,054 mi
Last recorded142,054 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 HXD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 142,054 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 134,386 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth at inner edge

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 134,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth at inner edge

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 131,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 131,193 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 130,760 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 130,345 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 129,338 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 128,057 miles

rear tyres uneven wear/stepped

Fail 27 Apr 2015 128,057 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres uneven wear/stepped

Pass 24 Apr 2014 126,622 miles

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

engine has an air leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 124,743 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 114,980 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 105,597 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

both rear shockers plastic inserts broken

Pass 16 Oct 2010 99,383 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 85,493 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 70,652 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 54,068 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,808 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 HXD is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK52 HXD, 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 AK52 HXD registered?

AK52 HXD is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 November 2002.

Is AK52 HXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 HXD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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