Seat Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi Sa
From 798 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 17 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 tyre seriously damaged | 17 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 15 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 11 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 5 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 4 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 68.4% of Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi Sa 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 £97.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi Sas tested had between 12,527 and 29,647 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,336 median miles, the Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi Sa 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 Red Edition Ecotsi Sa MOT pass rate?
The Seat Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi Sa has a 88.6% MOT pass rate based on 798 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi Sa is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi Sa is 18,336 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,527 and 29,647 miles.
Buying a used Arona Fr Red Edition Ecotsi Sa?
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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