2018 SEAT Arona 1.0L Petrol · EA18 FWB
2018 SEAT Arona (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 41,074 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ARONA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA18 FWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 41,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA18 FWB 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 (EA18 FWB) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 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), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress”; “Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
EA18 FWB Mileage History
- 26/04/202329,792 mi
- 05/01/202432,579 mi+2,787 mi
- 05/01/202432,579 mi
- 09/01/202539,034 mi+6,455 mi
- 11/07/202541,074 mi+2,040 mi
Average of roughly 5,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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