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SN05 OWA

2005 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,512 mi
Last recorded62,512 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 OWA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,512 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,767 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 60,273 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 58,406 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,132 miles

both rear shock absorber rubber dust covers insecure

em light staying on

exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

slight exhaust leak from front pipe / bracket weld starting to split

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,871 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 50,871 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,229 miles

eng management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,291 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 37,291 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,646 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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SN05 OWA is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SN05 OWA, 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 SN05 OWA registered?

SN05 OWA is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is SN05 OWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 OWA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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