2018 SEAT Arona · 38,614 MOT tests
2018 SEAT Arona reliability
2018 SEAT Aronas fail 17% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Arona years (38,614 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Aronas: 14.2%)
- 17%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Aronas: 14.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 32,304
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 38,614
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 5% of tests fail here (1606% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 SEAT Arona
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.3%
- Steering5%
- Brakes4.3%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Suspension0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end dust cover damaged 3.42%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.84%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.2%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.16%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre tear from structural failure 1.01%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.99%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (14.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.23%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.45%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.44%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.79%)
Is a 2018 SEAT Arona reliable?
2018 SEAT Aronas fail 17% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Arona years (38,614 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 SEAT Arona MOT?
Most often track rod end dust cover damaged (3.42% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.84% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 SEAT Arona have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 SEAT Arona shows 32,304 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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