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AO02 HTE

2002 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,261 mi
Last recorded40,261 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HTE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 40,261 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 40,183 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 39,845 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 39,844 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 38,321 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated inside lens, (1.7.5a)

both rear shocks, shrouds are insecure,

Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,707 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,371 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have loose covers

Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,112 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 33,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,825 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,781 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,114 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 22,568 miles

Fabric damage to offside front seat

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,663 miles

Drivers seat has fabric damage

Rear registration plate started to deteriorate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 18,351 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 2 Apr 2008 15,866 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 12,266 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,116 miles

o/s door check worn

rear bump stops about to brake

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 HTE is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AO02 HTE, 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 AO02 HTE registered?

AO02 HTE is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is AO02 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 HTE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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