2002 SEAT Arosa 1.4L Petrol · LF52 PRV
2002 SEAT Arosa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 146,070 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT AROSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF52 PRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 146,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF52 PRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Seat Arosa (LF52 PRV) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LF52 PRV Mileage History
- 09/11/202399,814 mi
- 06/11/2024120,969 mi+21,155 mi
- 07/11/2024120,969 mi
- 10/11/2025146,070 mi+25,101 mi
- 10/11/2025146,070 mi
Average of roughly 23,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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