2017 SEAT Arona · 1,885 MOT tests

2017 SEAT Arona reliability

2017 SEAT Aronas fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Arona years (1,885 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).

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first-time fail rate (all SEAT Aronas: 14.2%): 23.6%; first-time fail rate (all SEAT Aronas: 14.2%)
fails than cars of the same age and mileage: 52% more; fails than cars of the same age and mileage
typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5: 37,051; typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
MOT tests, 2022 to 2024: 1,885; MOT tests, 2022 to 2024

Year on year

2017 against the years either side

2018 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
Weak spot: steering, 13.2% of tests fail here (3277% above cars of the same age and mileage).
Strong point: lights and electrics, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).

Common problems

What fails on a 2017 SEAT Arona

Fail rate by area

Steering13.2%
Tyres6%
Brakes3.9%
Suspension2.2%
Lights and electrics2%
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%

Average for cars of the same age and mileage

Top failures

Track rod end dust cover damaged 9.5%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Track rod end dust cover insecure 2.12%
A loose or missing dust cover lets dirt into the joint, so it wears faster and may need replacing sooner.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.7%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.54%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.38%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tear from structural failure 1.27%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.

Common advisories

Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (15.07%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.5%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.21%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.5%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.96%)

Other years

Every SEAT Arona year

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.

Is a 2017 SEAT Arona reliable?

2017 SEAT Aronas fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Arona years (1,885 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).

What fails on a 2017 SEAT Arona MOT?

Most often track rod end dust cover damaged (9.5% of tests), track rod end dust cover insecure (2.12% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.7% of tests).

How many miles should a 2017 SEAT Arona have done?

At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 SEAT Arona shows 37,051 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.

What plate is a 2017 car?

A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).

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