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CV02 WFU

2002 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,758 mi
Last recorded79,758 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 WFU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,758 miles

Service brake =50%. Service brake efficiency requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 79,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake =50%. Service brake efficiency requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,809 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 73,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 71,576 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 66,932 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 63,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 62,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 60,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 54,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 43,960 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,268 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 37,268 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,887 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,851 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 12,734 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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CV02 WFU is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV02 WFU, 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 CV02 WFU registered?

CV02 WFU is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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