SEAT Arosa MOT Results
Registered in 200454.2% pass rate
from 952 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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17% fail on
Suspension
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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
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4.0% fail on
Springs
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4.0% fail on
Coil springs
- 4.0% fail on Coil spring
- 0.21% fail on Mounting
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4.0% fail on
Coil springs
- 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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
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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
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0.42% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.32% fail on Ball joint
- 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.21% fail on
Axles
- 0.21% fail on Axle (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.11% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
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9.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(59% worse than other 2004 cars)
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14% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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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
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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)
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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)
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1.5% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.95% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.63% fail on Side repeaters
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1.5% fail on
Flashing type
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0.63% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.63% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.63% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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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)
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4.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
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13% fail on
Brakes
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8.0% fail on
Brake performance
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5.3% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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5.3% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Service brake performance
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4.2% fail on
Rbt
- 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.11% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
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4.2% fail on
Rbt
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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)
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0.63% fail on
Parking brake performance
(62% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Rbt
(67% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.11% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.53% fail on
Rbt
(67% better than other 2004 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.6% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.6% fail on Brake discs
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1.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.1% fail on Brake pads
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1.6% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 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)
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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
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0.42% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.42% fail on Lever
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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
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0.21% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.11% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.11% fail on Pedal
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0.11% fail on
Pressure storage reservoirs
- 0.11% fail on Air and vacuum systems
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0.11% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.11% fail on Servos
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8.0% fail on
Brake performance
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13% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(67% worse than other 2004 cars)
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13% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(76% worse than other 2004 cars)
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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)
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0.53% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.32% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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13% fail on
Spark ignition
(110% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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13% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(76% worse than other 2004 cars)
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10% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 7.1% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Transmission
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2.9% fail on
Drive shafts
- 2.9% fail on Joints
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0.11% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.11% fail on Joints
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2.9% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.84% fail on
Doors
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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)
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0.84% fail on
Front passenger's door
(4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.21% fail on
Seats
- 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
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0.11% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.11% fail on
Chassis
- 0.11% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.11% fail on Bumpers
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0.11% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.11% fail on Boot lid condition
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8.6% fail on
Visibility
- 4.6% fail on Wipers
- 3.8% fail on Washers
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0.63% fail on
View to rear
- 0.63% fail on Mirrors
- 0.32% fail on Bonnet
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0.21% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.21% fail on Windscreen
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5.6% fail on
Tyres
- 3.4% fail on Tread depth
- 2.3% fail on Condition
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
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3.2% fail on
Steering
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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
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0.63% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.63% fail on Steering rack
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0.11% fail on
Power steering
- 0.11% fail on Operation
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0.11% fail on
Steering play
- 0.11% fail on Steering rack
- 0.11% fail on Electronic power steering
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2.3% fail on
Steering linkage components
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1.6% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(50% better than other 2004 cars)
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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
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0.95% fail on
Seat belts
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0.42% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.42% fail on Registration plates
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0.32% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.21% fail on Attachment
- 0.11% fail on Condition
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0.11% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.11% fail on Speedometer