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KV05 KYE

2005 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,215 mi
Last recorded18,215 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 18,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 17,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 17,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 16,321 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 15,828 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated

Headlamps lens contaminated with moisture but not effecting headlamp aim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge badly scrubbed and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 15,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 15,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 15,693 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2017 15,585 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 24 May 2017 15,577 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 15,459 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 15,329 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 15,178 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 14,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 14,264 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 13,247 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 11,431 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 9,910 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 9,910 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 7,523 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 KYE is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KYE, 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 KYE registered?

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

Is KV05 KYE safe to buy?

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