2019 SEAT Arona · 36,380 MOT tests
2019 SEAT Arona reliability
2019 SEAT Aronas fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Arona years (36,380 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Aronas: 14.2%)
- 12.3%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Aronas: 14.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 28,009
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 36,380
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.6% of tests fail here (75% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 SEAT Arona
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Brakes3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Steering0.7%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.81%
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 1.18%
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 1.01%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.98%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake effort excessively fluctuating 0.63%
Uneven braking through each wheel turn can make stopping unpredictable, so the brakes need inspecting and repair.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.63%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.71%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.98%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.87%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.66%)
Is a 2019 SEAT Arona reliable?
2019 SEAT Aronas fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Arona years (36,380 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 SEAT Arona MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.81% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.18% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 SEAT Arona have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 SEAT Arona shows 28,009 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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