2018 SEAT Arona 1.0L Petrol · PY18 BYM

The 2026-06-18 date establishes that the most recent MOT entry was taken on 2025-09-05, placing the vehicle at 37,908 miles. This is a very recent test relative to the vehicle's age, suggesting that the maintenance history may be either stable or improving, depending on whether the owner has maintained the car closely. The test date itself is the anchor for the current assessment, confirming that the vehicle has not undergone a major overhaul since the September 2025 inspection. The mileage pattern indicates a significant gap in the record, with the most recent test at 37,908 miles occurring just 10 days prior to the current date. This creates a notable discrepancy between the vehicle's age (approx. 8 years) and its recorded mileage, which could imply either very light usage or a lack of long-term maintenance. The absence of any gaps in the mileage sequence suggests that if the vehicle has been driven at all, the wear on consumables has likely been minimal, though the 2024 and 2023 tests show that the car has been driven for several years. The MOT history reveals recurring issues in the suspension and braking systems, specifically involving ball joint dust covers and cracked or perishing tyres. The 2024 and 2023 tests flagged nearside front track rod end ball joints and front tyre damage, while the 2022 and 2021 tests also noted front tyre cracking or perishing. These recurring faults indicate a potential structural or mechanical risk that has not been resolved, suggesting a need for immediate inspection to identify the source of the wear or corrosion.