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SG02 OBJ

2002 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,181 mi
Last recorded76,181 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Seat Arosa56,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 OBJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc
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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 76,181 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2025 75,635 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 75,328 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 74,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,645 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 73,645 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 72,334 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 71,921 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 70,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 69,043 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,814 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,643 miles

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

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

lowered suspension all around at test

Fail 23 Feb 2016 62,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

lowered suspension all around at test

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,999 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,177 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 55,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,172 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,947 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 39,658 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 36,212 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 36,212 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,715 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,153 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 5 Feb 2007 25,029 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,025 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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SG02 OBJ is a 2002 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 SG02 OBJ, 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 SG02 OBJ registered?

SG02 OBJ is a 2002 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is SG02 OBJ safe to buy?

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