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AJ05 KBP

2005 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,581 mi
Last recorded108,581 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KBP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2014 108,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,871 miles

n s r tyre wearing unevenly.slight blow on exhaust front pipe.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,210 miles

exhaust blowing slightley

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,121 miles

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,740 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,231 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 30 May 2008 45,625 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 45,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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AJ05 KBP is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 41,470 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ05 KBP, 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 21 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ05 KBP registered?

AJ05 KBP is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is AJ05 KBP safe to buy?

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