2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 SEAT Arona MOT pass rate and common faults

11,012 MOT tests in 2024. 78.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time78.0%
Failed or needed repairs22.0%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,012 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 dirt7.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    362 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    303 marked dangerous
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    231 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    181 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%
  9. Washers: not working0.8%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Steering9.0%
  2. Tyres6.8%
  3. Brakes6.8%
  4. Lights & electrics3.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.1%
  6. Suspension1.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

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 structure15.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.2%

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 2018 SEAT Arona?

In 2024, 78.0% of 2018 SEAT Arona cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,012 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was steering.

Is the 2018 SEAT Arona reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).