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SC05 MVP

2005 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,958 mi
Last recorded92,958 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 MVP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 92,958 miles

slight corrosion on underside

slight exhaust blow

wipers poor

Pass 14 May 2019 92,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2019 92,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 92,677 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 65,946 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 65,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 51,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre has worn smooth inner shoulder + close to the limit.

Fail 6 May 2016 51,871 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre has worn smooth inner shoulder + close to the limit.

Pass 1 May 2015 47,919 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre getting low and cracking + slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,326 miles

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

Nearside rear outer rim slight damage

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 29 Apr 2013 37,763 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,369 miles

exhaust has slight corrosion

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 May 2011 24,805 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 11,591 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,278 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer wall 185/5514

Pass 29 Aug 2008 10,014 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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SC05 MVP is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SC05 MVP, 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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SC05 MVP is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 August 2005.

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