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AO02 HTY

2002 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,149 mi
Last recorded97,149 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 HTY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 97,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre displaying an age code of ten years.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm at the time of test.

Nearside Rear Jacking block excessively corroded.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper segment inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre displaying an age code of ten years.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre displaying an age code of fifteen years.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 97,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre displaying an age code of ten years.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm at the time of test.

Nearside Rear Jacking block excessively corroded.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper segment inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre displaying an age code of ten years.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre displaying an age code of fifteen years.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 94,645 miles

MIL Light on

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 94,645 miles

MIL Light on

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 90,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread wearing smooth on inside and outside edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 85,810 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

temperature gauge inop

Fail 10 Jul 2018 85,493 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

temperature gauge inop

Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,553 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking showing signs of deterioration

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 76,466 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded flat ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,568 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 72,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,187 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs are rusting on the inside surface

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,380 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 54,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 54,151 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,388 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 49,388 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,045 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 35,874 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear bump stopes broken at dust cover ends

Pass 7 May 2008 35,874 miles

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

both rear bump stopes broken at dust cover ends

Pass 28 Apr 2007 33,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 29 Apr 2006 29,994 miles

both rear bunp stopes broken

Fail 29 Apr 2006 29,993 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 HTY is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

AO02 HTY is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is AO02 HTY safe to buy?

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