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AO05 HKK

2005 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,793 mi
Last recorded120,793 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HKK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 120,793 miles

Both rear tyres perished

N/S sill damaged

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 110,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,692 miles

both front anti-roll bar end bushes have slight play

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Fail 19 Oct 2015 109,692 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front anti-roll bar end bushes have slight play

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,317 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 21 Oct 2013 96,497 miles

Brake advise:RBT service brake efficiency:56%

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside front tyre cracking between tread blocks

rear bump stops perished and dust covers fallen down

Fail 8 Oct 2013 96,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside front tyre cracking between tread blocks

rear bump stops perished and dust covers fallen down

Pass 26 Apr 2012 91,145 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 90,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 73,114 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 58,969 miles

nearside rear tyre tread cracked advise replacement

Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,916 miles

front discs starting to corrode advise replacement

nearside headlight full of water

Fail 21 Apr 2008 46,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs starting to corrode advise replacement

nearside headlight full of water

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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AO05 HKK is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO05 HKK, 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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AO05 HKK is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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