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AO02 HJK

2002 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,774 mi
Last recorded82,774 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HJK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 82,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 82,772 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,032 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,065 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,540 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 62,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,084 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 59,079 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine lamp on !!!

Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 47,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,202 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 44,202 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,515 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 3 Sep 2007 34,328 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,515 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 26,732 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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AO02 HJK is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AO02 HJK, 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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AO02 HJK is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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