SEAT Arosa MOT pass rate
68.6% of 3,265 SEAT Arosa MOT tests pass.
The Arosa passes 68.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SEAT models (80.3%).
The SEAT Arosa passes 68.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 68.6% | 3,265 | 79,547 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SEAT Arosa
The most common reason the SEAT Arosa fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 63.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 63.8% | Not working |
| Suspension | 38.2% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 37.8% | Across an axle |
| Body, chassis, structure | 26.6% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 23.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 20.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 16.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 8.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.2% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.3% | Inscription illegible |
Related SEAT models
- SEAT Altea — 66.7% pass rate
- SEAT Tarraco — 88.9% pass rate
- SEAT Toledo — 74.3% pass rate
- SEAT Exeo — 72.6% pass rate
- SEAT Altea XL — 65.8% pass rate
- SEAT Taracco — 90.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT Arosa?
- 68.6% of SEAT Arosa MOT tests pass, based on 3,265 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SEAT Arosa?
- The most common reason the SEAT Arosa fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 63.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SEAT Arosa's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SEAT service history guide for how to check and keep one.