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2020 SEAT Arona 1.0L Petrol · FL20 HBE

FL20 HBE

2020 SEAT Arona (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 41,854 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
SEAT ARONA
Year / Origin
2020 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Untaxed (22 Jul 2026)
Recorded Mileage
41,854 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 22 Jul 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2020
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The SEAT Arona presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 March 2026 at 41,854 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 14 March 2025 at 34,269 miles confirms the vehicle has cleared every valid examination for over three years. The single failure on 13 March 2025 at 34,268 miles listed no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, with the car passing correctly the next day. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,976 miles against the car's six-year age, a typical figure for this class. Records show 19,972 miles on 8 March 2023, 26,744 miles on 12 March 2024, then 34,268 miles by 13 March 2025, and 41,854 miles by March 2026. The yearly increments of about 7,000 to 8,000 miles are uniform. No standing periods or sudden accumulation appear in the data, and the DVSA file carries no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust emissions, or corrosion across any entry. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. The absence of recorded advisories means worn coil springs, binding calipers, or early structural rust were not flagged, but testers only log visible defects at the time. Check brake disc thickness and tyre tread depth independently, as these consumables degrade between annual tests. Verify the 13 March 2025 failure reason at the testing station, since a no-defect fail often points to a documentation error that a buyer must clarify before purchase.
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FL20 HBE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
  • 41,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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FL20 HBE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 21:03
MOT Analysis

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 2020 Seat Arona (FL20 HBE) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 March 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). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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FL20 HBE Mileage History

  1. 08/03/202319,972 mi
  2. 12/03/202426,744 mi+6,772 mi
  3. 13/03/202534,268 mi+7,524 mi
  4. 14/03/202534,269 mi+1 mi
  5. 23/03/202641,854 mi+7,585 mi

Average of roughly 7,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 DG

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
82
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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