SEAT Aronas built around 2018 fail their MOT a little more often than similar cars the same age.
Key figure
20% of MOT tests on SEAT Aronas built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on SEAT Aronas built around 2018 involves the tyres.
Before you view it
The SEAT Arona's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
On a flat surface, rock the steering wheel briefly with the engine off and listen for clunks.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
By build year
Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your Arona's generation
Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.
Not sure which one you're looking at?
Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the SEAT Arona.
See every build year for the SEAT AronaBy age
This chart combines every SEAT Arona ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 8 years old.
Where it ranks
Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates
Against other SEAT models
5th of 7
5th lowest fail rate of 7 SEAT models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.
In the highest thirdAgainst other SUVs
76th of 89
76th lowest fail rate of 89 SUVs with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.
In the highest thirdAgainst the UK average
19.6%
The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.
Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)All generations of this model
These issues come from 7-year-old SEAT Aronas, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
Brake pads wearing thin
Track rod end dust cover damaged, but still keeps dirt out
Based on 8,676 MOT tests on 7-year-old SEAT Aronas, every generation combined.
All generations of this model
The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old SEAT Aronas notes problems with more than one part of the car.
Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.
Across 2,503 MOT tests on SEAT Arona cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the SEAT Arona.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
All 5 SEAT Arona recalls cover cars built in these years.
Top concerns
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 7.6%, against 19.6% for the SEAT Arona, both built around 2018.
1,815 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 9.5%, against 19.6% for the SEAT Arona, both built around 2018.
4,706 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 9.6%, against 19.6% for the SEAT Arona, both built around 2018.
9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 12.4%, against 19.6% for the SEAT Arona, both built around 2018.
Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.
3,969 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Common questions
Built around 2018 (7 years old), the SEAT Arona across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has the 5th lowest fail rate of 7 SEAT models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 8,676 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
