Seat Arona Fr Ecotsi
From 3,406 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 90 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 90 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 57 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 41 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 40 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 29 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 26 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 23 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 12 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 69% of Arona Fr Ecotsi failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £130.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. |
| 2020 | 94.6% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Arona Fr Ecotsis tested had between 12,319 and 25,548 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,080 median miles, the Arona Fr Ecotsi has 0.062 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Seat models
| Seat Ibiza | 74.7% |
| Seat Leon | 80.8% |
| Seat Ateca | 89.9% |
| Seat Arona | 87.2% |
| Seat Alhambra | 78.8% |
Common questions
What is the Seat Arona Fr Ecotsi MOT pass rate?
The Seat Arona Fr Ecotsi has a 88.8% MOT pass rate based on 3,406 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Arona Fr Ecotsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Arona Fr Ecotsi is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 90 failures. Other common issues include excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution..
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Arona Fr Ecotsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Arona Fr Ecotsi is 18,080 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,319 and 25,548 miles.
Buying a used Arona Fr Ecotsi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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