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F26 KWO

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,735 mi
Last recorded85,735 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 KWO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 85,735 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 85,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 73,478 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 73,478 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 58,274 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 51,797 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 51,797 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 47,781 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 43,093 miles

Central Lower slight damage to screen

Fail 16 Dec 2020 43,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower slight damage to screen

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in center exhaust pipe at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 42,304 miles

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

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

Slight bind on O/s rear brake

Fail 30 May 2019 42,291 miles

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

Slight bind on O/s rear brake

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 40,612 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 38,333 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,259 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,035 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 36,035 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,630 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,144 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,397 miles

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

Nearside rear bump stop broken

Reverse light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,573 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 25,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 21,100 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 21,099 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 13,102 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 7,355 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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F26 KWO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 52,798 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 F26 KWO, 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 23 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F26 KWO registered?

F26 KWO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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