Seat Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi
From 1,380 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution., a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution., caused 26 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.
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 26 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 25 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 19 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 17 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| a reversing lamp inoperative | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 77.6% of Arona Fr Red Edition 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 £124.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.8% | excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution., a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsis tested had between 14,901 and 29,981 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,413 median miles, the Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi has 0.046 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 Red Edition Ecotsi MOT pass rate?
The Seat Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi has a 89.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,380 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi is excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution., which caused 26 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi is 22,413 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,901 and 29,981 miles.
Buying a used Arona Fr Red Edition 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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