2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 SEAT Arona MOT pass rate and common faults

567 MOT tests in 2024. 71.6% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time71.6%
Failed or needed repairs28.4%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 567 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt13.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    15 marked dangerous
  3. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    14 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    12 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Steering16.0%
  2. Brakes7.9%
  3. Tyres6.2%
  4. Suspension4.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  6. Lights & electrics2.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 SEAT Arona?

In 2024, 71.6% of 2017 SEAT Arona cars passed their MOT first time, across 567 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 SEAT Arona?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; track rod end: ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was steering.

Is the 2017 SEAT Arona reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).