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2018 SEAT Arona 1.0L Petrol · WA 7386

WA 7386

2018 SEAT Arona (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 28,573 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
SEAT ARONA
Year / Origin
2018 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
28,573 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its recent inspection history. The most recent test on October 2, 2025 at 28,573 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a technical failure on that same day at 28,537 miles. Because the failure recorded no specific defects, it suggests an administrative error or a sensor-related trip that was rectified immediately, rather than a pattern of mechanical decline or structural decay. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. Data from October 2022 at 23,329 miles through October 2025 at 28,573 miles shows a consistent, low-usage trend with only 5,244 miles covered over three years. This suggests the car was likely used for short local trips. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of immobility can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components or surface corrosion on brake discs due to lack of use. Given the lack of structural advisories or mechanical faults in the history, a buyer should focus the physical inspection on components affected by low-mileage. Check the brake discs for surface pitting or scoring, as infrequent use often fails to clear the metal effectively. Inspect the tyres for age-related sidewall cracking, as rubber can perish before the tread depth wears down. The clean MOT record indicates a well-maintained vehicle, but the low mileage justifies a check of the suspension bushes and fluid levels for signs of drying out or degradation.

WA 7386 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
  • 28,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

WA 7386 Mileage History

  1. 13/10/202223,329 mi
  2. 18/10/202325,147 mi+1,818 mi
  3. 18/09/202426,944 mi+1,797 mi
  4. 02/10/202528,537 mi+1,593 mi
  5. 02/10/202528,573 mi+36 mi

Average of roughly 1,765 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WA 7386 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Arona (WA 7386) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues). 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 insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”.

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