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KY05 EOJ

2005 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,101 mi
Last recorded109,101 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 EOJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 109,101 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 109,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 89,334 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 66,891 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 56,374 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 47,742 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,656 miles

exhaust bracket broken front

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 7 Mar 2019 40,655 miles

offside front tyre low 3mm

Pass 7 Mar 2018 36,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 36,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 32,899 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 32,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 32,496 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 32,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,548 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,326 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 29,104 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres heavilly perrished

Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,006 miles

both front tyres have slight perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 15,958 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 11,836 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 7,980 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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KY05 EOJ is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KY05 EOJ, 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.

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What year was KY05 EOJ registered?

KY05 EOJ is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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