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KY05 TVL

2005 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,409 mi
Last recorded41,409 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 TVL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 41,409 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 41,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,702 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 40,472 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 40,472 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,454 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 40,454 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 39,935 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,504 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 34,034 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 31,629 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 31,628 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,541 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,576 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,316 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,092 miles

front tyres perrishing due to age

Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,246 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,273 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 13,458 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 13,458 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,417 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 TVL is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TVL, 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 KY05 TVL registered?

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

Is KY05 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 TVL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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