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HT05 DCE

2005 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,832 mi
Last recorded81,832 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 DCE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 81,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front both suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge close to cords /nail in /small cuts ADVISE CHANGING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 81,606 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front both suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge close to cords /nail in /small cuts ADVISE CHANGING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2020 78,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,812 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing low on inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 70,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold and front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing low on inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 63,657 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front windscreen has stone chips

Offside Front Tyre becoming low on inner edges

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear both shock dust covers perished

Fail 14 May 2018 63,657 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front tyre becoming low on inner edge

Offside door mirror damaged

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock dust covers perished

Pass 4 May 2017 54,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 54,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bumper damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 46,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear shock dust covers perished

Fail 9 May 2016 46,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear shock dust covers perished

Pass 14 May 2015 38,769 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,286 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 38,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,440 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 37,440 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 34,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge with cords almost exposed.(raised tread)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 34,215 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge with cords almost exposed.(raised tread)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 29,247 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.(raised tread)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 29,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.(raised tread)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,642 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2010 23,642 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2009 18,469 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,469 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,350 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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HT05 DCE is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HT05 DCE, 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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HT05 DCE is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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