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T21 SSD

2005 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,645 mi
Last recorded67,645 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 SSD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 67,645 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 67,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 64,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 64,507 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 64,507 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 58,444 miles

Age related corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2021 58,440 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 42,747 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 42,747 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 35,635 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 35,634 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,027 miles

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,522 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 32,506 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,864 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 29,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,265 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 27,265 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,580 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 19,495 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,541 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 15,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,749 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,791 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 9,790 miles

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

both front number plates waterdamage

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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T21 SSD is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T21 SSD, 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 T21 SSD registered?

T21 SSD is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 August 2005.

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