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2018 SEAT Arona 1.0L Petrol · AY18 AJY

AY18 AJY

2018 SEAT Arona (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 16,182 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
SEAT ARONA
Year / Origin
2018 · Ipswich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06 Jun 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
Recorded Mileage
16,182 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 Jun 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
999cc
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AY18 AJY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
  • 16,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

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AY18 AJY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 17:24
MOT Analysis

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 (AY18 AJY) between June 2022 and May 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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.

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AY18 AJY Mileage History

  1. 01/06/20229,853 mi
  2. 30/05/202311,671 mi+1,818 mi
  3. 04/06/202413,054 mi+1,383 mi
  4. 05/06/202514,923 mi+1,869 mi
  5. 14/05/202616,182 mi+1,259 mi

Average of roughly 1,602 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
93
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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