2022 SEAT Arona SE Technology Ecotsi S-A 1.0L Petrol · YH22 GPY

The 2022 SEAT Arona currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 6 April 2026 at 38,931 miles, but the maintenance trend is not reassuring. Two days prior, on 3 April 2026 at 38,870 miles, the car failed with both rear tyres cut deep enough to expose the ply or cords, a serious structural integrity concern. The tester also flagged rear brake pads wearing thin and worn rear brake discs as advisories in both the failed and passed tests. Passing on the second attempt suggests the tyres were replaced, yet the underlying pattern of neglecting tyre condition and allowing brake components to degrade to advisory levels points to a vehicle that has not been proactively maintained. The mileage accumulation of roughly 9,733 miles per year is typical for a four-year-old car, and the record shows consistent annual testing with no suspicious gaps. The 6,906-mile jump between April 2025 and April 2026 is unremarkable. What stands out is the contrast between the clean pass on 8 April 2025 at 32,025 miles with zero defects and the cluster of failures just one year later. That deterioration in a single year suggests the previous owner deferred basic consumable replacements rather than addressing wear as it developed. A buyer should inspect the rear brake discs and pads carefully, as the repeated advisories indicate the rear braking system has been operating near minimum tolerances for some time. Examine the tyre sidewalls for fresh cuts or uneven wear, since both rear tyres were condemned simultaneously, which could hint at suspension misalignment or kerbing damage. Check the front brake discs and pads as well, given the 2025 failure for significantly worn front discs and pads below 1.5 mm. While those were replaced to pass, confirming the quality of the replacement parts and the condition of the front suspension bushes and coil springs would be prudent. The car is mechanically sound enough to pass its latest MOT, but the record reveals a pattern of running components to the wire rather than replacing them in good time.