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2021 SEAT ARONA XPERIENCE LUX ECOTSI S-A1.0L PETROL

EMA 500C

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Free vehicle summary for EMA 500C: 2021 SEAT ARONA XPERIENCE LUX ECOTSI S-A (BLACK, PETROL). Mileage: 41,883. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
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Expires 04/12/2026
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Expires 01/12/2026
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2021
Engine
999cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a clean MOT status following a pass on 2025-11-24 at 41,883 miles, though this came just two days after a significant failure. The maintenance trend reveals a pattern of deferred basic upkeep rather than a stable mechanical condition. The tester flagged severely worn brake pads and pitted rear discs in November 2025, indicating the previous owner allowed braking components to deteriorate well beyond serviceable limits before replacing them. Recurring structural tyre failures compound this concern. Covering 41,883 miles over five years yields an annual average of roughly 8,377 miles, which sits squarely within typical usage for this age. However, the mileage accumulation tells a shifting story. The car covered just 30,330 miles by its December 2024 test, yet added 11,553 miles in the subsequent twelve months leading to the November 2025 test. This recent spike in usage explains the accelerated wear on braking components, though it does not excuse the neglect evident in the failed test items. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and wheel bearings closely, as recurring sidewall bulges on the Nearside Front tyre point to persistent alignment issues or impact damage rather than simple punctures. The tester recorded this structural separation in both December 2024 and November 2025, suggesting a chronic fault that simply swapping tyres will not rectify. Examine the brake discs for the pitting and scoring noted in the recent failure, as well as the condition of the rear calipers, which may be binding given the uneven inner pad wear. Finally, verify the dashboard for any illuminated warning lights; items removed from the driver's view prior to both failed tests raises questions about whether the previous owner attempted to mask underlying electrical or engine management faults.

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 28 Jun 2026, 17:54
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a clean MOT status following a pass on 2025-11-24 at 41,883 miles, though this came just two days after a significant failure. The maintenance trend reveals a pattern of deferred basic upkeep rather than a stable mechanical condition. The tester flagged severely worn brake pads and pitted rear discs in November 2025, indicating the previous owner allowed braking components to deteriorate well beyond serviceable limits before replacing them. Recurring structural tyre failures compound this concern. Covering 41,883 miles over five years yields an annual average of roughly 8,377 miles, which sits squarely within typical usage for this age. However, the mileage accumulation tells a shifting story. The car covered just 30,330 miles by its December 2024 test, yet added 11,553 miles in the subsequent twelve months leading to the November 2025 test. This recent spike in usage explains the accelerated wear on braking components, though it does not excuse the neglect evident in the failed test items. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and wheel bearings closely, as recurring sidewall bulges on the Nearside Front tyre point to persistent alignment issues or impact damage rather than simple punctures. The tester recorded this structural separation in both December 2024 and November 2025, suggesting a chronic fault that simply swapping tyres will not rectify. Examine the brake discs for the pitting and scoring noted in the recent failure, as well as the condition of the rear calipers, which may be binding given the uneven inner pad wear. Finally, verify the dashboard for any illuminated warning lights; items removed from the driver's view prior to both failed tests raises questions about whether the previous owner attempted to mask underlying electrical or engine management faults.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Seat Arona Xperience Lux Ecotsi S-A (EMA 500C) from 2021 show a total of 4 MOT tests between December 2024 and November 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Seat has a 50% success rate (2 passes and 2 fails). A lower-than-average pass rate suggests the vehicle may have had periods of deferred maintenance.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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