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KY05 TUH

2005 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

47,615 mi
Last recorded47,615 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 TUH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 47,615 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 47,615 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,103 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 46,452 miles

front discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2017 45,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn

Fail 13 Apr 2017 45,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn

Pass 5 May 2016 44,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2016 44,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 42,387 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 42,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 38,615 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 38,615 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has been run flat (sidewall damage)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 35,553 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 29,612 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 29,581 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 May 2012 29,567 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 26,536 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,865 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,019 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 6,951 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 TUH 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 65%.

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 TUH, 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 TUH registered?

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

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