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2018 SEAT Arona 1.0L Petrol · WL18 CSX

WL18 CSX

2018 SEAT Arona (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2018. Recorded mileage 69,002 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model
SEAT ARONA
Year / Origin
2018 · Truro
MOT Status
Valid until 11/07/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage
69,002 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/07/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The SEAT Arona demonstrates an improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 9 July 2025 at 69,002 miles with just a single advisory for a perishing offside rear tyre. This latest result follows spotless passes in July 2024 at 56,871 miles and June 2023 at 41,916 miles, indicating that previous oversight issues have been addressed and the vehicle is currently in a stable, roadworthy condition. The mileage accumulation is entirely consistent with the eight-year age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 8,600 miles annually. The audit trail shows steady utilization without suspicious idle periods or extreme high-mileage accumulation. Usage accelerated slightly between July 2024 and July 2025 with over 12,000 miles covered, yet this heavier driving phase produced no mechanical failures or structural advisories during the most recent examination. Prospective buyers should prioritize a physical inspection of the steering and suspension systems, specifically checking the nearside track rod end and its rubber dust cover that failed the July 2022 test at 29,469 miles. Tyre health requires close scrutiny given the historical pattern of sidewall perishing and edge wear noted in both 2022 and 2025. Evaluating the condition of the brake discs and pads during a test drive will complete a thorough assessment of this otherwise sound compact SUV.

WL18 CSX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
  • 69,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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

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.

WL18 CSX Mileage History

  1. 01/07/202229,469 mi
  2. 04/07/202229,469 mi
  3. 29/06/202341,916 mi+12,447 mi
  4. 09/07/202456,871 mi+14,955 mi
  5. 09/07/202569,002 mi+12,131 mi

Average of roughly 13,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WL18 CSX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Jun 2026, 01:41
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Arona (WL18 CSX) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 July 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: Tyres (3 issues), Steering (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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