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UF04 DEB

2005 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,336 mi
Last recorded46,336 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUF04 DEB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 46,336 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 46,040 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,724 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 45,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,719 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 41,500 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 38,634 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 35,121 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 33,497 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 27,772 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 22,702 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 20,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,808 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,797 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 18,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 17,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 12,218 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 5,719 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 4,048 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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UF04 DEB is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 UF04 DEB, 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 UF04 DEB registered?

UF04 DEB is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is UF04 DEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for UF04 DEB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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