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KV05 KZC

2005 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,703 mi
Last recorded130,703 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 KZC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 130,703 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 119,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,242 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,512 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers dust covers adrift

Fail 5 Mar 2014 95,512 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers dust covers adrift

Pass 6 Mar 2013 83,545 miles

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,562 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 74,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,203 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,367 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 60,367 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,454 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 52,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 KZC is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KZC, 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 KZC registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV05 KZC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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