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EA05 CHL

2005 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,944 mi
Last recorded48,944 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 CHL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 48,944 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 48,758 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 48,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 48,278 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 48,092 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 48,092 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 47,835 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 47,472 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 47,002 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 46,483 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 46,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 45,639 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 44,898 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 44,898 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 43,549 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 42,105 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 38,538 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 35,740 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 33,278 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 30,537 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 May 2010 30,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 May 2009 28,665 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,722 miles

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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EA05 CHL is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA05 CHL, 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 EA05 CHL registered?

EA05 CHL is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is EA05 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 CHL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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