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AM02 VTJ

2002 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,403 mi
Last recorded69,403 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 VTJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 69,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,916 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 58,156 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 58,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 49,047 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,294 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 35,601 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,711 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 30,780 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,978 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,893 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,887 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 23,834 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 23,834 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 21,923 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,725 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 13,908 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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AM02 VTJ is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AM02 VTJ, 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 AM02 VTJ registered?

AM02 VTJ is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is AM02 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 VTJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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