SEAT ARONA MOT pass rate
88.4% of 77,385 SEAT ARONA MOT tests pass.
The ARONA passes its MOT 88.4% of the time — well above the average across all SEAT models, which sits at 80.3%.
The SEAT ARONA passes its MOT 88.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
Own this SEAT ARONA?
This is the average across every SEAT ARONA in the dataset. Look up your own registration for its actual MOT history, and a free place to keep its maintenance records.
How to check and keep your SEAT’s service history →
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 91.5% at 0–3 years to 79.4% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.5% | 14,463 | 22,434 miles |
| 3–6 years | 88.6% | 56,790 | 32,419 miles |
| 6–10 years | 79.4% | 6,132 | 45,225 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SEAT ARONA
The most common reason the SEAT ARONA fails its MOT is brakes — present in 37.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 37.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 36.1% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Steering | 18.4% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 15.7% | Too high |
| Visibility | 11.4% | Not working |
| Suspension | 4.3% | Fractured or broken |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related SEAT models
- SEAT IBIZA — 73.9% pass rate
- SEAT LEON — 82.8% pass rate
- SEAT ATECA — 91.3% pass rate
- SEAT ALHAMBRA — 78.9% pass rate
- SEAT MII — 83.3% pass rate
- SEAT ALTEA — 66.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT ARONA?
- 88.4% of SEAT ARONA MOT tests pass, based on 77,385 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SEAT ARONA?
- The most common reason the SEAT ARONA fails its MOT is brakes — present in 37.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
- Does this show the SEAT ARONA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SEAT service history guide for how to check and keep one.