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KV05 KXE

2005 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,148 mi
Last recorded147,148 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 KXE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 147,148 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 140,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 121,624 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2019 119,279 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 116,336 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,994 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,923 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 91,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 88,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,542 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,047 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre perished/getting low and has cuts on inner sidewall no cords shown at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 85,047 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perished/getting low and has cuts on inner side wall no cords at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,977 miles

chips to windscreen

Fail 9 Oct 2013 76,974 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

chips to windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,979 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to check rear seat belts properly, rear seats folded down and boot is full

Fail 10 Oct 2012 69,979 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

unable to check rear seat belts properly, rear seats folded down and boot is full

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,103 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,166 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 42,166 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,776 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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KV05 KXE is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KV05 KXE, 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 KV05 KXE registered?

KV05 KXE is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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