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Seat Arona reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·63,003 DVSA tests·2024
Across 63,003 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 85% of Seat Arona cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in steering and brakes.
85%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
5,647 tests · fleet 89%
90%
4 to 7 years
57,356 tests · fleet 85%
85%
Where the Arona fails
Suspension100
Brakes97
Body & structure100
Steering98
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Fails more often on steering, brakes. Holds up better on body & structure, suspension, lights & electrics.
Share of 4 to 7 years Seat Arona MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Seat Arona reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Seat Arona is about average for its age: 85% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give steering and brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Seat Arona?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Seat Arona in 2024: up to 3 years, 90%; and 4 to 7 years, 85%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Seat Arona MOT?
For Seat Arona cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are steering (2.4% of tests vs 0.3% fleet), brakes (2.9% of tests vs 2% fleet).
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