2020 SEAT Arona 1.0L Petrol · NJ70 HYN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend is unstable, specifically concerning the rear suspension and braking components. The most recent MOT test on 2026-03-27 at 37,860 miles was passed without defects, which is expected given the age of the car. However, the subsequent tests on 2025-09-25 and 2024-09-14 failed at significantly lower mileages, indicating that the accumulated wear has not been fully recovered. This pattern of rapid mileage loss between 2025 and 2024 suggests that the owner skipped basic upkeep, leading to accelerated deterioration of critical parts. The data indicates a clear gap in the mileage history between 2025 and 2024, where the vehicle was tested at 34,315 miles on 25 September 2025, before failing again at 26,897 miles on 14 September 2024. The absence of a test entry in 2023-10-04 for the 19,154-mile test on that date implies that the car was not driven for a full year or was not maintained during the gap, contributing to the accelerated wear on the suspension and brakes. In summary, the buyer must inspect the rear suspension bushes and coil springs for binding, as the 2026-03-27 test showed no such issues, but the 2025-09-25 and 2024-09-14 tests revealed binding calipers and binding rear brakes. The 2026-03-27 test on 37,860 miles was passed, but the 2025-09-25 test at 34,315 miles was also passed, suggesting the issue may have been resolved or was a minor consumable wear. However, the 2024-09-14 test at 26,897 miles failed, indicating that the binding condition persisted or worsened after the 2025-09-25 test, which is a significant warning sign for structural integrity.