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AK52 HXN

2002 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,632 mi
Last recorded83,632 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 HXN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 83,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,017 miles

Nearside Front disc slightly correded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front disc slightly correded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 75,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front disc slightly correded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front disc slightly correded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 66,185 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,595 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 57,578 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,696 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/r tyre outer wall split not down too cords

Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,911 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 41,911 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,179 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 29,431 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,077 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,959 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 20,377 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,155 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 10,854 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 HXN is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HXN, 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 HXN registered?

AK52 HXN is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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The MOT history for AK52 HXN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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