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KV05 KXF

2005 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,099 mi
Last recorded52,099 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 KXF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 52,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 52,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 47,086 miles

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

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

Rear shockabsorber bump stops insecure both

Pass 9 Jun 2022 45,695 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 43,363 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 41,845 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,258 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 33,340 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 28,290 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,031 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,053 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,760 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 16,635 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2012 15,617 miles

ADVISE ONLY... Damage to most of body but no jagged edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,591 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,760 miles

ADVISE ONLY... nearside front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 13,129 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Near side front tyre=Started to perish

Near side front tyre=Started to perish

Off side front tyre=Started to perish

Off side rear tyre=Started to perish

Pass 8 Mar 2008 10,049 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 KXF is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 KV05 KXF, 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 KXF registered?

KV05 KXF is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is KV05 KXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 KXF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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