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AO02 HTU

2002 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,998 mi
Last recorded79,998 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HTU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,998 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 79,739 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 79,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 76,191 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 76,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2016 72,779 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracking and cut but not exposing cords

Fail 5 May 2016 72,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking and cut but not exposing cords

Pass 5 May 2015 68,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 64,317 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 58,773 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 58,759 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 May 2012 53,230 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,697 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 42,343 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 37,138 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 31,700 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,654 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 23,057 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 HTU is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO02 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

AO02 HTU is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is AO02 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 HTU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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