Seat Arona Fr Sport Ecotsi
From 1,378 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 22 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 | 22 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 17 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 15 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 15 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 13 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 13 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| braking effort inadequate at a wheel | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 71.3% of Arona Fr Sport Ecotsi failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 3.5% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £131.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Arona Fr Sport Ecotsis tested had between 15,428 and 28,001 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,825 median miles, the Arona Fr Sport 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 Sport Ecotsi MOT pass rate?
The Seat Arona Fr Sport Ecotsi has a 89.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,378 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Arona Fr Sport Ecotsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Arona Fr Sport Ecotsi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Arona Fr Sport Ecotsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Arona Fr Sport Ecotsi is 22,825 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,428 and 28,001 miles.
Buying a used Arona Fr Sport 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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