Seat Arosa
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 4,172 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
4,172
Best Year
1998 (76%)
Years Covered
9
About the Seat Arosa
The Seat Arosa has been tested 4,172 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (1997 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 1998 model is the most reliable with a 76% pass rate from 296 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 71%. With just a 5 point spread, the Arosa is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The SEAT AROSA has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 57,888 miles, while the newest (2005) averages 66,594 miles.
Compared to the Seat brand average of 85%, the Arosa is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Seat models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Seat Arosa by Year
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