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AO02 HSX

2002 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,255 mi
Last recorded95,255 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HSX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 95,255 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front suspension (Arms, Hub,caliper,shocks) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underneath various locations (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 89,229 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,985 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front camber angle out

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2015 85,919 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty wont release (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front camber angle out

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 77,650 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 77,645 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,687 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 71,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 58,816 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 51,418 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND NEAR LIMIT

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,654 miles

N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER SHEILD BROKEN AWAY.FRONT WIPERS SMEARY.BOTH SIDE FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES UN BONDING,

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,501 miles

Nearside rear bump stop perished.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,396 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,034 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 HSX is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HSX, 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 AO02 HSX registered?

AO02 HSX is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is AO02 HSX safe to buy?

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