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SEAT Arona MOT Results

Registered in 2018
90.3% pass rate
from 12,447 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2018 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Arona is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.7% fail on Tyres (19% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.83% fail on Tread depth (40% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Size/type
  • 2.4% fail on Brakes (73% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (54% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (31% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (31% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.58% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0080% fail on Lever
        • 0.0080% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.98% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.056% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.016% fail on Rbt
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0080% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0080% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.0080% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.080% fail on Hand lever (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0080% fail on Pedal
    • 0.032% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0080% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.0080% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0080% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0080% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0080% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0080% fail on Other braking system component
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.0080% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.18% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0080% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.072% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.064% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0080% fail on Front fog lamp switch
      • 0.064% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.056% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0080% fail on Switch
    • 0.072% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.072% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.056% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Side repeaters (70% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0080% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.048% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0080% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0080% fail on Switch
    • 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0080% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.0080% fail on Horn
  • 1.2% fail on Visibility (63% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Washers
    • 0.35% fail on Wipers (85% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.080% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.024% fail on View to rear
      • 0.024% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0080% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0080% fail on Bonnet
  • 0.79% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (87% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Exhaust emissions (92% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.016% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0080% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.0080% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0080% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0080% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0080% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.77% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0080% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0080% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.048% fail on Transmission
      • 0.040% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.040% fail on Joints
      • 0.0080% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0080% fail on Joints
    • 0.040% fail on Body
      • 0.040% fail on Other body component
    • 0.016% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.016% fail on Seats
      • 0.0080% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0080% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0080% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.0080% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0080% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0080% fail on Doors
      • 0.0080% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0080% fail on Door condition
  • 0.12% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.032% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0080% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.024% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.016% fail on Springs
      • 0.016% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.016% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.0080% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.0080% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.088% fail on Identification of the vehicle (63% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Registration plates (63% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.080% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.080% fail on Attachment
  • 0.056% fail on Steering
    • 0.048% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.048% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.0080% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0080% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.040% fail on Seat belt installation check (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Belt(s)/padding (11 times worse than other 2018 cars)
Read the Honest John Review

  • SEAT Arona (2018 on)
    Smooth and comfortable motorway cruiser. Excellent in town with the 1.0 TSI petrol engine. All models are well-equipped as standard. Improved interior on later models.

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