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MW52 TKO

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

72,278 mi
Last recorded72,278 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 TKO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 72,278 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing damaged/missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged/no sharp edges

Fail 6 Mar 2026 72,278 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing damaged/missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged/no sharp edges

Pass 3 Mar 2025 67,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 63,225 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 63,225 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,994 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 60,994 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 60,862 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 60,862 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 57,495 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 57,495 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Where the pipe enters the back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 22,404 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2018 22,404 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2017 21,631 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,985 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 19,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 18,456 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2015 18,456 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2014 16,957 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 16,975 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 15,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 12,501 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 11,762 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,087 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 10,468 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 9,234 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 9,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 8,399 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 7,477 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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MW52 TKO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 MW52 TKO, 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 MW52 TKO registered?

MW52 TKO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is MW52 TKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 TKO shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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