SEAT Arosa MOT Results

Registered in 2004
54.2% pass rate
from 952 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Arosa is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 9.2% fail on Suspension arms (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.0% fail on Springs
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.21% fail on Mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.84% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.42% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.21% fail on Axles
      • 0.21% fail on Axle (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Horn
      • 0.32% fail on Electrical wiring (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.11% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.95% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.63% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.63% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Main beam tell-tale (14 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Parking brake performance (62% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (67% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (55% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Load sensing valves (18 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Air and vacuum systems (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Leaks (15 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.42% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.42% fail on Lever
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.11% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.11% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Servos
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (76% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (80% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Emissions not tested (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.32% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Transmission
      • 2.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.9% fail on Joints
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 0.84% fail on Doors
      • 0.84% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.21% fail on Seats
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.11% fail on Chassis
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.11% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.63% fail on View to rear
      • 0.63% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.32% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.63% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.63% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.11% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (50% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.42% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.42% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment
    • 0.63% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.42% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.11% fail on Speedometer

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