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SEAT Arosa MOT pass rate and common problems

67.2% of SEAT Arosas passed the 2024 MOT (based on 2,025 first tests): 58.3% at the first attempt and 8.9% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 2 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it is statistically indistinguishable from normal: MOT Risk Index 103.0 (95% CI 97.7–108.3; 100 = normal).

SEAT Arosa at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate67.2%incl. 8.9% fixed at the test centre20242025
Passed at the first attempt58.3%all first tests20242025
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 97.7–108.3)103.0index100 = normal for its age · rank 486 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20242025
Biggest excess: Noise, emissions and leaks13.5per 1009.8 same-age2019–202420493
Dangerous defects14.3per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202420493
Advisory items214.9per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202420493
strip · SEAT Arosa · MOT Risk Index · 103 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · SEAT Arosa. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 486 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 427 and 545 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
SEAT Arosa index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank486of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20242025
Best rank within its 95% interval427rankother models held where they are20242025
Worst rank within its 95% interval545rankother models held where they are20242025

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 108.0 to 103.0 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a SEAT Arosa MOT, and how often?

SEAT Arosa MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 34.7 per 100 tests, against 39.8 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 20,493).

bar · SEAT Arosa · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 34.7 vs 39.8 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment34.7per 10039.82019–20247107
Suspension25.4per 10032.22019–20245203
Brakes21per 10025.02019–20244299
Body, chassis, structure18.6per 10016.02019–20243814
Visibility15.1per 10013.22019–20243088
Noise, emissions and leaks13.5per 1009.82019–20242764

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,493 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my SEAT Arosa's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

SEAT Arosa advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 30.8% of the time.

funnel · SEAT Arosa · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 30.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 30.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment30.8% next failmedian model2019–2024565
Body, chassis, structure22.2% next failmedian model2019–20242029
Suspension20.2% next failmedian model2019–20244277
Brakes15.9% next failmedian model2019–20244256
Tyres10.8% next failmedian model2019–20243735
Noise, emissions and leaks10.8% next failmedian model2019–20241976
Identification of the vehicle4.3% next failmedian model2019–2024947
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–2024717

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My SEAT Arosa got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

SEAT Arosa MOTs flag suspension most: 61.9 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 20,493).

bar · SEAT Arosa · Suspension · 61.9 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension61.9per 10026.22019–202412683
Brakes54.3per 10034.72019–202411121
Tyres41.2per 10039.72019–20248451
Body, chassis, structure17per 1004.62019–20243483
Noise, emissions and leaks15.7per 1005.22019–20243209
Identification of the vehicle7.7per 1002.52019–20241575

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,493 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a SEAT Arosa?

For SEAT Arosas aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 25.7% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 4,554).

bar · SEAT Arosa · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars) · 15.3 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)15.3% next fail2019–2024223
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)13.9% next fail2019–2024223
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)7.6% next fail2019–2024223
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)6.3% next fail2019–2024223
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)6.3% next fail2019–2024223
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)4.9% next fail2019–2024223
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)3.6% next fail2019–2024223
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 223 cars)2.2% next fail2019–2024223
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 227 cars)18.5% next fail2019–2024227
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 227 cars)17.2% next fail2019–2024227
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 227 cars)13.7% next fail2019–2024227
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 227 cars)13.7% next fail2019–2024227
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 227 cars)11.5% next fail2019–2024227
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 227 cars)8.8% next fail2019–2024227
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 227 cars)8.8% next fail2019–2024227
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 297 cars)24.2% next fail2019–2024297
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 297 cars)21.2% next fail2019–2024297
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 297 cars)14.1% next fail2019–2024297
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 297 cars)13.8% next fail2019–2024297
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 297 cars)13.5% next fail2019–2024297
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 297 cars)12.1% next fail2019–2024297
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 297 cars)8.1% next fail2019–2024297
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 297 cars)5.4% next fail2019–2024297
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 297 cars)3.0% next fail2019–2024297
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass14.4% next fail2019–20242723
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass12.4% next fail2019–20242723
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.9% next fail2019–20242723
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.0% next fail2019–20242723
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.7% next fail2019–20242723
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.5% next fail2019–20242723
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20242723
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–20242723
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20242723
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20242723
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory21.6% next fail2019–20243363
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory16.9% next fail2019–20243363
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory16.4% next fail2019–20243363
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.3% next fail2019–20243363
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.4% next fail2019–20243363
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–20243363
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.2% next fail2019–20243363
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–20243363
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20243363
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20243363
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20243363
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail25.7% next fail2019–20244554
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail20.4% next fail2019–20244554
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail18.1% next fail2019–20244554
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.4% next fail2019–20244554
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.2% next fail2019–20244554
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.9% next fail2019–20244554
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.9% next fail2019–20244554
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.6% next fail2019–20244554
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–20244554
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20244554
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20244554
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass11.7% next fail2019–2024886
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass7.8% next fail2019–2024886
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass7.3% next fail2019–2024886
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–2024886
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass6.4% next fail2019–2024886
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–2024886
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–2024886
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–2024886
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–2024886
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory17.7% next fail2019–20241233
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.4% next fail2019–20241233
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory11.6% next fail2019–20241233
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory11.5% next fail2019–20241233
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory10.5% next fail2019–20241233
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20241233
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–20241233
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–20241233
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–20241233
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20241233
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail24.3% next fail2019–20241440
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail17.2% next fail2019–20241440
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail16.6% next fail2019–20241440
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail14.6% next fail2019–20241440
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail12.8% next fail2019–20241440
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail10.8% next fail2019–20241440
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–20241440
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–20241440
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–20241440
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20241440

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a SEAT Arosa get a dangerous MOT defect?

The SEAT Arosa gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 14.3 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 102.6 major and 28.7 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · SEAT Arosa · Dangerous defects · 14.3 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 14.3 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects14.3per 10011.22019–202420493

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,493 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my SEAT Arosa still pass its MOT in a few years?

At age 19 (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 32.4–57.6%), 44.6% of SEAT Arosas failed their MOT first time, against 43.5% for all cars of that age (2024, n = 56).

line · SEAT Arosa · Age 19 (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 32.4–57.6%) · 44.6 vs 43.5 · 2024
Age 19 (rough esti: 44.6. Age 19 (rough esti: 44.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 19 (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 32.4–57.6%)44.6% failed first time43.5202456

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the SEAT Arosa compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, SEAT Arosas fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 20, where they fail less often: 42.3% against 49.7% (2024, n = 2,629).

line · SEAT Arosa · Age 15 · 45.9 vs 47.9 · 2024
Age 15: 45.9. Age 20: 42.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1545.9% fail47.920241492
Age 1647.0% fail50.020242340
Age 1745.8% fail50.520243026
Age 1845.0% fail50.920243105
Age 1944.1% fail50.420242936
Age 2042.3% fail49.720242629

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which SEAT Arosa years should I avoid?

SEAT Arosa build years range from index 88.3 to 99.2 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 2,025).

bar · SEAT Arosa · Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 460 tests, 95% interval 79.8–105.9) · 92.8 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 1999 (rough estimate: 460 tests, 95% interval 79.8–105.9)92.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024460
Build year 2000 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 888 tests, 95% interval 79.2–97.4)88.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024888
Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 1,855 tests, 95% interval 91.4–104.8)98.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241855
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 3,569 tests, 95% interval 94.3–104.0)99.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243569
Build year 200398.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244648
Build year 200497.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245481
Build year 2005 (rough estimate: 322 tests, 95% interval 73.3–103.9)88.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024322

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a SEAT Arosa MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per SEAT Arosa MOT: about £153 (up to about £290 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 2,025).

Computed, not measured.

bar · SEAT Arosa · Expected repair bill · 152.8 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill152.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2025
Estimated range lower152.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2025
Estimated range upper290.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2025
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)48.6GBP expected contribution140price catalogue2025
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)45.7GBP expected contribution180price catalogue2025
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)31.5GBP expected contribution150price catalogue2025
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer27GBP expected contribution200price catalogue2025

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the SEAT Arosa more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 6 fail less often for their age than the SEAT Arosa and 2 as often or more. The SEAT Arosa has an MOT Risk Index of 103.0, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 2,025).

bar · SEAT Arosa · SEAT Arosa (this model) · 103 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
SEAT Arosa (this model)103index100 = normal20242025
Renault Wind102.4index10320242065
Nissan Figaro92.7index10320242413
Hyundai Amica101.2index10320245785
Smart City-Coupe98.6index10320244878
Citroen Saxo111.3index10320243610
Peugeot 106115index10320245029
Seat Arona102.2index103202450672
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Skoda Rapid102.8index103202422303

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a SEAT Arosa normally do?

SEAT Arosa: Age 19 median (rough estimate) is 65114 miles (2024).

line · SEAT Arosa · Age 19 median (rough estimate) · 65114 vs baseline · 2024
Age 19 median (rou: 65114. Age 19 median (rou: 65114. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 19 median (rough estimate)65114miles202456

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more SEAT Arosa MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 32.5% of SEAT Arosas with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 45.0% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 309). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · SEAT Arosa · Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 26.5–39.2%) · 32.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 26.5–39.2%)32.5% failed first time2024209
Age 15+, 40-70k miles36.7% failed first time2024586
Age 15+, 70-100k miles46.7% failed first time2024589
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 347 tests, 95% interval 41.2–51.7%)46.4% failed first time2024347
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 35.6–54.8%)45% failed first time2024100

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a SEAT Arosa last?

22.9% of SEAT Arosas tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 3.3% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 4,671).

line · SEAT Arosa · 100,000 miles · 22.9 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 22.9. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles22.9% of tested cars20244671
150,000 miles3.3% of tested cars2024665
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 0.4–0.6%)0.5% of tested cars2024107

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the SEAT Arosa driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the SEAT Arosa index is 108.1, against 100.4 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 2,025).

slope · SEAT Arosa · Age and mileage adjusted index · 108.1 vs 100.4 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 100.4 vs 108.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index108.1index100.42019–20242025

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which SEAT Arosa fuel fails its MOT less?

All SEAT Arosas tested were petrol: 41.7% failed first time (2024, n = 1,857).

bar · SEAT Arosa · Petrol · 41.7 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol41.7% fail first timeother fuels20241857

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which SEAT Arosa engine is best?

For its age, the best SEAT Arosa engine is the petrol 1.2–1.5 litre at index 92.9, and the worst the petrol under 1.0 litre at 102.3, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 2,025).

bar · SEAT Arosa · Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 4,840 tests, 95% interval 89.7–96.1) · 92.9 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 4,840 tests, 95% interval 89.7–96.1)92.9index vs model norm100 = model average20244840
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 83.2–120.8)101.5index vs model norm100 = model average2024149
Diesel 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 1,529 tests, 95% interval 96.0–107.4)101.7index vs model norm100 = model average20241529
Petrol under 1.0 litre102.3index vs model norm100 = model average202413728

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the SEAT Arosa fail its MOT most?

SEAT Arosa fails first-time MOTs most in Hull (HU): 57.4% against 44.1% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 136).

First-time failure rates for the SEAT Arosa range from 39.9% to 51.0% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

bar · SEAT Arosa · Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 48.9–65.3%) · 57.4 vs 41.7 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 48.9–65.3%)57.4% fail first time41.72024136
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 402 tests, 95% interval 50.1–59.8%)55.0% fail first time41.72024402
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 199 tests, 95% interval 47.3–61.0%)54.3% fail first time41.72024199
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 18.6–34.9%)25.9% fail first time41.72024108
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 22.9–37.1%)29.5% fail first time41.72024156
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 22.6–38.4%)29.9% fail first time41.72024127
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 48.0–60.0%)54.0% fail first time41.72024259
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 44.4–62.4%)53.5% fail first time41.72024114
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 398 tests, 95% interval 48.1–57.9%)53.0% fail first time41.72024398
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 308 tests, 95% interval 47.3–58.4%)52.9% fail first time41.72024308
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 320 tests, 95% interval 47.3–58.2%)52.8% fail first time41.72024320
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 42.4–61.3%)51.9% fail first time41.72024104
Exeter (EX)51.0% fail first time41.72024661
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 42.2–59.4%)50.8% fail first time41.72024126
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 43.4–57.6%)50.5% fail first time41.72024188
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 43.8–57.2%)50.5% fail first time41.72024210
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 45.0–55.9%)50.5% fail first time41.72024323
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 40.4–59.6%)50% fail first time41.72024100
Bristol (BS)49.6% fail first time41.72024542
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 43.3–55.5%)49.4% fail first time41.72024251
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 41.0–57.6%)49.3% fail first time41.72024136
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 43.1–54.3%)48.7% fail first time41.72024300
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 38.7–56.4%)47.5% fail first time41.72024118
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 38.2–56.5%)47.3% fail first time41.72024110
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 38.8–55.9%)47.2% fail first time41.72024127
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 41.3–53.0%)47.1% fail first time41.72024276
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 40.2–53.9%)47% fail first time41.72024200
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 39.5–54.6%)47.0% fail first time41.72024164
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 40.0–53.7%)46.8% fail first time41.72024201
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 41.1–52.5%)46.8% fail first time41.72024293
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 297 tests, 95% interval 40.5–51.8%)46.1% fail first time41.72024297
York (YO) (rough estimate: 177 tests, 95% interval 38.0–52.6%)45.2% fail first time41.72024177
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 38.8–51.6%)45.1% fail first time41.72024226
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 39.0–51.4%)45.1% fail first time41.72024244
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 39.6–50.3%)44.9% fail first time41.72024332
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 497 tests, 95% interval 40.4–49.1%)44.7% fail first time41.72024497
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 35.8–53.9%)44.6% fail first time41.72024112
London N (N) (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 36.1–53.2%)44.4% fail first time41.72024126
London E (E) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 35.2–53.8%)44.3% fail first time41.72024106
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 35.8–53.1%)44.3% fail first time41.72024122
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 36.6–52.1%)44.2% fail first time41.72024154
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 37.9–50.4%)44.1% fail first time41.72024236
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 36.8–51.2%)43.9% fail first time41.72024180
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 433 tests, 95% interval 39.1–48.4%)43.6% fail first time41.72024433
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 427 tests, 95% interval 38.3–47.6%)42.9% fail first time41.72024427
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 35.4–50.3%)42.7% fail first time41.72024164
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 272 tests, 95% interval 36.9–48.6%)42.6% fail first time41.72024272
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 33.4–52.3%)42.6% fail first time41.72024101
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 456 tests, 95% interval 38.1–47.1%)42.5% fail first time41.72024456
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 132 tests, 95% interval 34.3–50.9%)42.4% fail first time41.72024132
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 177 tests, 95% interval 35.3–49.7%)42.4% fail first time41.72024177
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 243 tests, 95% interval 35.9–48.3%)42.0% fail first time41.72024243
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 36.6–47.6%)42.0% fail first time41.72024305
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 286 tests, 95% interval 36.4–47.7%)42.0% fail first time41.72024286
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 35.2–48.6%)41.8% fail first time41.72024206
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 378 tests, 95% interval 36.7–46.6%)41.5% fail first time41.72024378
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 32.4–51.0%)41.4% fail first time41.72024104
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 442 tests, 95% interval 36.0–45.1%)40.5% fail first time41.72024442
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 279 tests, 95% interval 34.9–46.4%)40.5% fail first time41.72024279
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 372 tests, 95% interval 35.5–45.4%)40.3% fail first time41.72024372
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 195 tests, 95% interval 33.4–47.0%)40% fail first time41.72024195
Norwich (NR)39.9% fail first time41.72024519
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 419 tests, 95% interval 34.8–44.1%)39.4% fail first time41.72024419
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 31.5–47.3%)39.2% fail first time41.72024143
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 30.3–48.6%)39.0% fail first time41.72024105
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 32.1–45.4%)38.5% fail first time41.72024205
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 178 tests, 95% interval 29.3–43.2%)36.0% fail first time41.72024178
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 326 tests, 95% interval 30.9–41.2%)35.9% fail first time41.72024326
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 27.9–44.4%)35.7% fail first time41.72024126
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 409 tests, 95% interval 31.0–40.2%)35.5% fail first time41.72024409
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 27.8–43.6%)35.3% fail first time41.72024136
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 27.5–43.6%)35.1% fail first time41.72024131
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 27.8–41.9%)34.5% fail first time41.72024171
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 27.5–39.1%)33.1% fail first time41.72024248
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 25.8–40.4%)32.7% fail first time41.72024156
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 25.5–39.5%)32.1% fail first time41.72024168

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a SEAT Arosa rust more than average?

Allowing for age, SEAT Arosa MOTs record corrosion failures at 3.0 times the national rate: 2.29% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 1,842).

Computed, not measured.

slope · SEAT Arosa · Salt belt susceptibility · 3.0 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility3.0ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers1842

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a SEAT Arosa ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 0% of SEAT Arosas tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · SEAT Arosa · Likely compliant · 0 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant0% estimate20242025

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a SEAT Arosa?

Of failed SEAT Arosa MOTs, 33.1% were retested the same day and a further 62.6% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 6,086).

bar · SEAT Arosa · Same-day retest · 33.1 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest33.1%failed initial tests2019–20246086
Retest within 10 days62.6%failed initial tests2019–20246086
Clean MOT streak18.2%observed chains2019–20243587
Repeat advisory46.4%observed chains2019–20243587
Decreasing odometer0.9% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20244443

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a SEAT Arosa fails, does it fail again?

41.5% of SEAT Arosas that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 36.7% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 1,769). The failure most likely to come back is steering: 36.1% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · SEAT Arosa · Repeat after fail · 41.5 vs 36.7 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 41.5 vs 36.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail41.5%36.72019–20241769

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which SEAT Arosa faults come together?

On SEAT Arosas, road Wheels and suspension failures turn up together 3.7 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 20).

SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 2.3–5.7)3.7liftexpected joint rate202420
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 2.7–4.5)3.5liftexpected joint rate202462
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 2.2–5.1)3.4liftexpected joint rate202423
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 61 tests, 95% interval 2.6–4.3)3.4liftexpected joint rate202461
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks3.3liftexpected joint rate2024972
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.4)3.2liftexpected joint rate202439
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.7)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024117
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 95 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.7)3liftexpected joint rate202495
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.0)2.9liftexpected joint rate202432
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 86 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.4)2.8liftexpected joint rate202486
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.2)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024143
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.4)2.6liftexpected joint rate202458
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024234
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.5)2.6liftexpected joint rate202438
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.5liftexpected joint rate2024605
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 61 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.3)2.5liftexpected joint rate202461
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024117
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.8)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024161
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 303 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024303
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 427 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.6)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024427
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.3liftexpected joint rate2024964
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.0)2.3liftexpected joint rate202458
Brakes + Suspension2.3liftexpected joint rate2024926
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024262
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 174 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.7)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024174
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.3liftexpected joint rate2024810
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate20241142
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.3liftexpected joint rate20241120
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 87 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.8)2.3liftexpected joint rate202487
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 405 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024405
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024329
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate2024683
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate2024705
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.4)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024332
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.5)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024120
Brakes + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate2024612
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate2024503
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 464 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024464
Suspension + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate2024515
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.0liftexpected joint rate20241259
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2liftexpected joint rate20241380
Suspension + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate2024776
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate2024941
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate2024686
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.1)1.8liftexpected joint rate2024162
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Body, chassis, structure + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the SEAT Arosa had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 1 safety recall campaigns matched to the SEAT Arosa; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched1campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register2025

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the SEAT Arosa fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 68.0% of SEAT Arosas failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 3,782 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the SEAT Arosa also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · SEAT Arosa · Netherlands · 68 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 68 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands68% failed50.82024 by country3782

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a SEAT Arosa MOT matter?

SEAT Arosas fail first time most in October (45.8%, against 30.3% for all cars that month) and least in September (42.8%) (2024, n = 2,025).

line · SEAT Arosa · January · 44.3 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 44.3. December: 42.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
SEAT Arosa: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January44.3% fail first time31.120242061
February44.3% fail first time30.020241851
March44.0% fail first time28.320242034
April44.0% fail first time29.820241267
May44.5% fail first time28.820241307
June43.0% fail first time28.120241534
July45.0% fail first time29.320241532
August44.5% fail first time29.220241695
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September42.8% fail first time28.220241831
October45.8% fail first time30.320242103
November43.1% fail first time30.620241964
December42.9% fail first time29.320241314

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 2,025 initial SEAT Arosa tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 2,025 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). SEAT Arosa MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/seat-arosa/

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SEAT Arosa MOT: quick answers

What is the SEAT Arosa first-time MOT pass rate?

58.3% of first attempts passed in 2024 (2,025 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 2,025 primary tests: 41.68% failed first time and 67.2% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 103 is shown separately.