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KV05 KXN

2005 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,239 mi
Last recorded40,239 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 40,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 37,933 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 37,933 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 35,060 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front exhaust flexy section deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover deterorated

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2022 32,029 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust flexy section detriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2021 27,741 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover slight deteriated

Pass 21 Oct 2020 23,697 miles

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

Nearside Front body and sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Oct 2020 23,693 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front body and sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 23,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2019 23,485 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 21,329 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 21,329 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 17,627 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 17,462 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 17,462 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 16,178 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 14,763 miles

offside front headlight brackets damaged but headlight still secure

Pass 17 Feb 2014 13,354 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 12,058 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 10,640 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

offside front headlight brackets snapped but light still secure

origional tyres on car 2004

Pass 16 Feb 2011 9,026 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 7,664 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 6,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2008 4,891 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 KXN is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KXN, 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 KV05 KXN registered?

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

Is KV05 KXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 KXN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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