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SX05 GFV

2005 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,931 mi
Last recorded121,931 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 GFV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 121,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 121,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 111,968 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 111,948 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,206 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 103,206 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,443 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 77,003 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 16,622 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,764 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,134 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 25,515 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 22,843 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,776 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 15,384 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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SX05 GFV is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Red 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 SX05 GFV, 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 SX05 GFV registered?

SX05 GFV is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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