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YH05 XAO

2005 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,324 mi
Last recorded51,324 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XAO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 51,324 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 51,324 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorated and cracking around tread

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,291 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 50,291 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 35,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Apr 2014 35,868 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,303 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,543 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Apr 2012 15,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Apr 2011 13,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 13,293 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 12,666 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 10,470 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,519 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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YH05 XAO is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YH05 XAO, 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 YH05 XAO registered?

YH05 XAO is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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