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V50 NJV

2005 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,947 mi
Last recorded45,947 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 NJV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 45,947 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 10 Mar 2026 45,942 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 26 Feb 2025 39,599 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 34,176 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bump stops broken

Fail 13 Mar 2024 34,166 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear bump stops broken

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 26,204 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 21,650 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 19,328 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 17,893 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 17,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 16,677 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 15,552 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 14,635 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,155 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 12,349 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewalls perished not to cords

Pass 14 Feb 2013 11,211 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 10,147 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 10,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 8,339 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 11,877 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 11,877 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 5,863 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 3,861 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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V50 NJV is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V50 NJV, 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 V50 NJV registered?

V50 NJV is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is V50 NJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V50 NJV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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