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KY05 TUA

2005 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,902 mi
Last recorded95,902 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 TUA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 95,902 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 92,738 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 91,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,603 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2017 80,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2016 75,432 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 75,432 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,687 miles

Offside front tyre approx. 3.0mm

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,475 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 58,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,935 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,726 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 43,367 miles

ADVICE FRONT BRAKE DISCES WORN AND UNDER CUT.

ADVICE NEAR SIDE MIRROR CRACK

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 43,330 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

ADVICE FRONT BRAKE DISCES WORN AND UNDER CUT.

ADVICE NEAR SIDE MIRROR CRACK

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 37,128 miles

advice offside rear tyre outer wall cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2010 37,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advice offside rear tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,288 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 28,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,020 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 TUA is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KY05 TUA, 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 TUA registered?

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

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