2018 SEAT Arona 1.6L Diesel · BT18 VLP
2018 SEAT Arona (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2018. Recorded mileage 79,179 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ARONA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,179 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT18 VLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 79,179 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT18 VLP 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 (BT18 VLP) between June 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 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 (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BT18 VLP Mileage History
- 02/06/202357,397 mi
- 01/05/202461,374 mi+3,977 mi
- 10/04/202570,336 mi+8,962 mi
- 31/03/202679,155 mi+8,819 mi
- 01/04/202679,179 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 7,696 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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