2018 SEAT Arona 1.0L Petrol · BA18 AOR
2018 SEAT Arona (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 44,665 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ARONA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BA18 AOR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 44,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BA18 AOR 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 (BA18 AOR) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BA18 AOR Mileage History
- 22/06/202329,841 mi
- 11/06/202434,444 mi+4,603 mi
- 11/06/202434,444 mi
- 31/05/202538,959 mi+4,515 mi
- 17/06/202644,665 mi+5,706 mi
Average of roughly 4,962 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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