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KV05 KXY

2005 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,658 mi
Last recorded84,658 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 84,658 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 84,636 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 82,647 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 82,647 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 78,876 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casing broken away also upper bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,565 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 73,561 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 68,195 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 64,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,263 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 53,581 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Fail 3 May 2018 53,581 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,679 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 46,679 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 41,626 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 39,114 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 38,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,661 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 35,477 miles

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,317 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 30,425 miles

nearside rear tyre perished no ply or cords exposed

Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,521 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,067 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 KXY is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KXY, 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 KXY registered?

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

Is KV05 KXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 KXY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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