2018 SEAT Arona 1.0L Petrol · LB18 ACV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT in April 2026 at 74,176 miles. However, the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive care. The failure just one day prior to the pass revealed critical safety issues including an offside front tyre reaching legal limits and a structural bulge in the offside rear tyre. While the car passed immediately after these corrections, the history suggests that the owner only addresses defects when forced by a testing failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical annual use for its age, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression from 27,944 miles in April 2022 to 74,176 miles in 2026. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to premature degradation of rubber components and seals. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests is slightly longer but otherwise follows standard intervals. A buyer should physically inspect the remaining tyres closely, as the history shows recurring issues with rubber perishing in 2022 and structural sidew failure in 2026. The repeated deterioration of the rear registration plate across four consecutive years indicates a lack of attention to minor cosmetic and functional defects until they become failures. Additionally, since front brake pads were flagged as thin in 2022, a current measurement of the pads and disc condition is necessary to ensure they have been replaced and are not nearing the end of their life again.