SEAT Arosa 1.0 MPi S 3d (2004/04) SEAT Arosa 1.0 MPi S 3d (2004/04) - Owner Review Not bad but very underpowered (less than 50 bhp) - brakes grind terribly after little usage. 3 Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Download an Information Pack now for full facts and figures, prices, pictures and buying dos and don'ts. Get a Car Information Pack Tweet Value 4 out of 5 Paid less than £6000 new with 14"" Alloys, Electric Windows, Remote Central Locking, CD Player. Costs 4 out of 5 Group 2 Insurance, pretty economical, but over £150 for oil and filter change. Driving 2 out of 5 Not bad but very underpowered (less than 50 bhp) - brakes grind terribly after little usage. Performance 2 out of 5 Bit sluggish, sits at 4000 rpm on motorway at 70 mph. Reliability 2 out of 5 It starts, but build quality is poor for a VW product - had replacement HT leads at just over 3 months old which took Seat dealers at least three times to diagnose - when car rattles like an old tractor you instinctively know there's a problem! Image 4 out of 5 Youthful I guess, seems to get appreciative looks from Saxo drivers, but I would recommend sober colours for best resale Comfort 3 out of 5 Excellent for driver, I'm 6'4"" and have loads of head/legroom but rear seat legroom not the best. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. Get quote > Security 3 out of 5 No problems, but then I don't think anyone would steal a lime green Arosa. Service 2 out of 5 Was quoted one price for service, then charged £50 more with no decent explanation charged £30 to deglaze brakes but wasn't told at time of buying that screeching noise is a characteristic of the model, HT leads fixed but still unexplained loud rattle Problems Bodywork Central locking went berserk, one electric window creaked. Engine HT leads at only 3,000 miles. Gearbox - Other Brake design apparently results in loud grinding noise that can't be cured. Ownership Did you buy the car new? Yes Would you buy the same model again? No Did you buy from the same manufacturer again? No Help buying the SEAT Arosa Hatchback Read the Parkers review View the facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs Get a Car Information Pack