2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 SEAT Arona MOT pass rate and common faults

11,792 MOT tests in 2024. 87.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time87.5%
Failed or needed repairs12.5%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,792 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    432 marked dangerous
  2. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    105 marked dangerous
  7. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.6%
    100 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: not working0.6%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    107 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.3%
  2. Tyres3.7%
  3. Lights & electrics2.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  5. Seat belts & airbags1.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Suspension0.3%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2021 SEAT Arona?

In 2024, 87.5% of 2021 SEAT Arona cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,792 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 SEAT Arona?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; service brake performance: excessively fluctuating; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2021 SEAT Arona reliable at MOT time?

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