2002 SEAT Arosa 1.0L Petrol · OY52 OPA
2002 SEAT Arosa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 104,919 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- SEAT AROSA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY52 OPA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2024
- 104,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY52 OPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Seat Arosa (OY52 OPA) between August 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2024 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 (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
OY52 OPA Mileage History
- 24/08/2022104,747 mi
- 24/08/2022104,747 mi
- 17/12/2024104,919 mi+172 mi
- 17/12/2024104,919 mi
Average of roughly 74 miles per year across 4 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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