2018 SEAT Arona 1.0L Petrol · SM18 UST
2018 SEAT Arona (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 21,033 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ARONA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM18 UST Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 21,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Arona
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
SM18 UST Mileage History
- 05/07/202416,568 mi
- 05/07/202416,568 mi
- 16/06/202517,364 mi+796 mi
- 12/06/202621,032 mi+3,668 mi
- 12/06/202621,033 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,306 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM18 UST MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Arona (SM18 UST) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 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 (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”.
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