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AO02 JPX

2002 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,022 mi
Last recorded108,022 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 JPX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2020 108,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) O/S/F inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,594 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 97,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,820 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 96,820 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,046 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 94,764 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 18 Dec 2013 87,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 18 Dec 2013 87,450 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,507 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 75,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front tyres wear on outer edges

surface corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front tyres wear on outer edges

surface corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,611 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 57,168 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 57,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 45,824 miles

n/s/ washer jet in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2008 34,484 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,561 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 JPX 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 68.4%.

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 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 JPX, 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 JPX registered?

AO02 JPX is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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