SEAT Arosa MOT Results

Registered in 2001
57.1% pass rate
from 401 tests in 2021
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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Arosa is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.7% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 2.5% fail on Springs
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.5% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.75% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.50% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.50% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.50% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (87% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.25% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt
          • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.2% fail on Lever
    • 1.00% fail on Rigid brake pipes (69% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.75% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.50% fail on Air and vacuum systems (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Servos (10 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.25% fail on Valves
    • 0.50% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.50% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic braking system
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.2% fail on Transmission (86% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Drive shafts (81% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Joints (83% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.50% fail on Joints
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Doors
      • 1.00% fail on Driver's door (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Hinge
      • 0.25% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
    • 0.50% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.50% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Tank
      • 0.25% fail on Pipe
    • 0.25% fail on Chassis
      • 0.25% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.25% fail on Undertray
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.00% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.75% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.25% fail on Horn
    • 0.50% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (9 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.25% fail on Switch
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.75% fail on View to rear
      • 0.75% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.50% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.50% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.75% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.75% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.25% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.25% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.25% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (65% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.50% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
    • 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates

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