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HF05 HDH

2005 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,654 mi
Last recorded65,654 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 HDH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 65,654 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 63,145 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 63,140 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 55,795 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 55,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 46,757 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 40,029 miles

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop fallen down

Fail 14 Mar 2022 40,029 miles

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop fallen down

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 39,655 miles

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop fallen down

Fail 10 Mar 2021 39,655 miles

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop fallen down

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 38,944 miles

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop fallen down

Pass 4 Mar 2019 37,227 miles

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop fallen down

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 21 Mar 2018 35,603 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear bump stop fallen down

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear bump stop fallen down

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape and 3mm on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,721 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape

wiper blades noisy

Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,979 miles

rear exhaust silencer weak and rusty

rear wiper blade noisey

Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,922 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,082 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,163 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,586 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,408 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,215 miles

front brake discs badly pitted on inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 9,929 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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HF05 HDH is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Black 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 HF05 HDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF05 HDH registered?

HF05 HDH is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is HF05 HDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF05 HDH 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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