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KV05 KXO

2005 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014
Pass 28 Feb 2013 65,710 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 54,499 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Fail 8 Dec 2011 54,499 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW O/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Fail 20 Jul 2010 40,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW O/S MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2009 34,115 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 34,115 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2008 25,705 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 KXO is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KXO, 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

How do I check the history of KV05 KXO?

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What year was KV05 KXO registered?

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

Is KV05 KXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 KXO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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