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2018 SEAT Arona 1.0L Petrol · SC18 GDX

SC18 GDX

2018 SEAT Arona (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 35,509 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
SEAT ARONA
Year / Origin
2018 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
35,509 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
999cc
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SC18 GDX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
  • 35,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (3 mentions)

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SC18 GDX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 08:33
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Arona (SC18 GDX) between November 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.

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SC18 GDX Mileage History

  1. 04/11/202326,812 mi
  2. 06/11/202326,812 mi
  3. 14/11/202432,640 mi+5,828 mi
  4. 10/11/202535,509 mi+2,869 mi
  5. 10/11/202535,509 mi

Average of roughly 4,309 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
73
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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