2018 SEAT Arona 1.6L Diesel · AC57 BEX
2018 SEAT Arona (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 47,810 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ARONA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC57 BEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 47,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC57 BEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Arona (AC57 BEX) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
AC57 BEX Mileage History
- 27/09/202331,316 mi
- 26/09/202440,015 mi+8,699 mi
- 26/09/202440,015 mi
- 30/09/202547,809 mi+7,794 mi
- 30/09/202547,810 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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