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2018 SEAT Arona 1.6L Diesel · GA12 LEA

GA12 LEA

2018 SEAT Arona (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 51,882 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
SEAT ARONA
Year / Origin
2018 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
51,882 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1598cc
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GA12 LEA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
  • 51,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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GA12 LEA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 13:06
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Arona (GA12 LEA) between January 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 July 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: Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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GA12 LEA Mileage History

  1. 09/01/202439,567 mi
  2. 17/01/202545,364 mi+5,797 mi
  3. 17/01/202545,366 mi+2 mi
  4. 19/07/202547,575 mi+2,209 mi
  5. 02/07/202651,882 mi+4,307 mi

Average of roughly 4,972 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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