2018 SEAT Arona 1.6L Diesel · CX68 TYF

The SEAT Arona presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 September 2025 at 85,140 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 5 September 2024 at 71,944 miles also showed a clean sheet. The single failure logged on 5 September 2024 at 71,944 miles carries no recorded defects, which points to an administrative or documentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Across the five-year span from 2022 to 2025 the vehicle cleared every valid test without advisories. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,600 miles, in line with typical use for an eight-year-old car. The records show steady accumulation: 42,043 miles on 5 September 2022, 57,462 on 29 August 2023, 71,944 on 5 September 2024, and 85,140 on 8 September 2025. No abrupt jumps or dormant periods appear. The clean history with zero advisories across all entries suggests the previous owner kept on top of consumables before each test, though the absence of flagged wear items means the MOT offers little insight into component life remaining. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car is now past 85,000 miles with no advisory trail to indicate when those parts were last checked. The unexplained failure entry from September 2024 warrants a check of the DVSA portal for the original refusal reason, as a missing defect line can mask a clerical omission. Given the spotless MOT run, structural corrosion and exhaust emissions are unlikely to be active concerns, but a physical underside check remains sound practice on any 2018 vehicle. The Arona's record implies disciplined upkeep rather than deferred maintenance.