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AK52 HYO

2002 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,989 mi
Last recorded60,989 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 HYO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,989 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear suspension bump stop perished

offside rear suspension bump stop perished

Fail 24 Jun 2015 60,989 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear suspension bump stop perished

offside rear suspension bump stop perished

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,560 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2013 39,360 miles

185/55/14

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

front discs rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,509 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2010 32,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

child seat fitted n/s/r

wet day

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,861 miles

front brake application becoming uneven & slight judder offside!!!

Fail 30 Mar 2009 27,859 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application becoming uneven & slight judder offside!!!

Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,141 miles

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2007 22,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 17,938 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 HYO is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK52 HYO, 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 HYO registered?

AK52 HYO is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is AK52 HYO safe to buy?

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