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KV05 KXM

2005 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

75,556 mi
Last recorded75,556 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 75,556 miles

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

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

engine missing

Fail 25 Nov 2025 75,544 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

engine missing

Pass 3 Dec 2024 73,023 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 73,023 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 67,529 miles

Electrical wiring insecure sump area (4.11 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 66,714 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,622 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,711 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 63,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop broken

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 63,738 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop broken

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 61,476 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,152 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 59,152 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,050 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,376 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 54,375 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 51,921 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,174 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 49,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 46,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 40,846 miles

N/S Rear Tyre Sidewalls Deteriorating

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 40,846 miles

N/S Rear Tyre Sidewalls Deteriorating

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 34,472 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 34,472 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 27,822 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 20,164 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,871 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KXM is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KXM, 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 KXM registered?

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

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