2018 SEAT Arona 1.0L Petrol · LR18 OBA

The most recent MOT test on 2025-05-22 confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy, though the immediate preceding test on 2025-05-14—just eight days earlier—resulted in a failure without recorded defects. This suggests either a procedural oversight in the test centre or a vehicle that narrowly avoided minor issues. The pattern of passing tests since 2024-06-04 indicates no recurring mechanical failures, yet the repeated failures at low mileage (16,820 and 16,834 miles) in early 2024 warrant scrutiny. The most recent pass, just over a year ago, means the vehicle has not undergone an official inspection since, leaving critical components unvalidated against current MOT standards. The recorded mileage of 24,538 miles over eight years equates to approximately 3,067 miles annually, which is unusually low for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the 2024-01-10 failure and the 2024-06-04 pass—just 5 months but covering 526 miles—implies the vehicle was likely stationary or used minimally during that period. The subsequent 7,200 miles between the 2024-06-04 pass and the 2025-05-14 failure (a span of 11 months) suggests sporadic use, which could mask gradual wear. The lack of mileage progression between tests makes it difficult to correlate wear with distance, but the low overall usage may have delayed the onset of serious issues. Given the absence of recorded defects, no specific recurring faults are evident in the MOT history. However, a buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of suspension components—particularly coil springs, bushes, and dampers—due to the vehicle’s age and the potential for hidden wear. The brakes, while not explicitly flagged, should be examined for uneven pad thickness, binding calipers, or corrosion on discs, especially if the vehicle has been stored for prolonged periods. Structural integrity, including underbody corrosion and wheel bearing condition, should also be assessed, as these areas are not always captured in MOT tests. The recent failure without defects hints at a need for thoroughness in checking for minor but critical issues that might not have been detected during the test.