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2018 SEAT Arona 1.0L Petrol · WG18 AEX

WG18 AEX

2018 SEAT Arona (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 39,438 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
SEAT ARONA
Year / Origin
2018 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
39,438 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent test conducted on 16 December 2025 at 39,438 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a series of clean results throughout 2024 and 2023. This indicates that the car is currently well-maintained and that mechanical and safety components are meeting DVSA standards without immediate concern. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,930 miles per year. Data shows consistent usage between tests, such as the 3,000 miles driven between July 2024 and December 2024, and another 5,000 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. This low-frequency usage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and suspension compared to average vehicles, though long periods between tests can sometimes lead to flat-spotted tyres or corrosion on brake components. The only failure in the history occurred on 11 July 2023 at 25,464 miles, yet the vehicle passed the very following day at 25,468 miles. This suggests a minor, easily rectified issue such as a blown bulb or a minor light adjustment, rather than a systemic mechanical failure. Since no advisories have been issued in the last three tests, a buyer should still focus their physical inspection on signs of rubber degradation in suspension bushes or surface rust on brake discs, which can affect low-mileage cars that sit stationary for extended periods.
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WG18 AEX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
  • 39,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Reliability & Known Issues

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

WG18 AEX Mileage History

  1. 11/07/202325,464 mi
  2. 12/07/202325,468 mi+4 mi
  3. 09/07/202431,448 mi+5,980 mi
  4. 21/12/202434,429 mi+2,981 mi
  5. 16/12/202539,438 mi+5,009 mi

Average of roughly 5,741 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WG18 AEX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 16:49
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Arona (WG18 AEX) between July 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 December 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), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.

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