2018 SEAT Arona 1.0L Petrol · DA68 AEC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from reactive repairs to developing wear. The most recent test on 12 June 2025 at 80,298 miles identified a front shock absorber with a reduced damping effect. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and early 2023, indicating that while the vehicle was previously maintained well, suspension components are now reaching the end of their functional life. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The record shows steady accumulation, with roughly 8,000 miles driven between June 2024 and June 2025, and nearly 10,000 miles between June 2023 and June 2024. This regularity suggests the car has been used for consistent commuting rather than long periods of standing, which generally benefits the condition of rubber components and mechanical seals. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system, as the flagged damping issue indicates that the pair may require replacement to maintain handling stability. The failure in May 2023 at 62,136 miles revealed a fractured offside rear coil spring and worn offside front tyre, suggesting that previous owners neglected basic maintenance until a failure occurred. Verify the current tyre tread patterns for alignment-related wear and ensure that all locking wheel nuts are present, as the tester previously noted their total absence.