2002 SEAT Arosa 1.0L Petrol · MF52 FPD
2002 SEAT Arosa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 47,989 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT AROSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF52 FPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 47,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF52 FPD 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 (MF52 FPD) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MF52 FPD Mileage History
- 22/05/202336,630 mi
- 20/05/202437,383 mi+753 mi
- 30/05/202437,382 mi-1 mi
- 27/05/202547,989 mi+10,607 mi
- 29/05/202547,989 mi
Average of roughly 5,623 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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