2018 SEAT Arona 1.6L Diesel · YM18 CEK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in June 2025 passed at 52,956 miles, it followed a failure just one week prior. The trend indicates that components are only addressed once they reach the point of legal failure, as evidenced by the need to replace front brake pads in 2024 and both front tyres in 2025. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of roughly 11,000 miles between June 2023 and June 2024, and another 8,100 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. This regular usage suggests the car is driven consistently, which is generally beneficial for seals and mechanical components, though the lack of service history in this record suggests that basic wear and tear items are not being monitored between annual MOT intervals. A buyer must focus specifically on the nearside front shock absorber, which has been flagged for light misting of oil in three consecutive years dating back to June 2024. While currently an advisory-level defect, the persistent leak indicates a degrading seal that will eventually lead to a total failure. A physical inspection should also check for signs of uneven wear on the newly replaced tyres. Furthermore, given the 2024 failure for critically low front brake pad thickness, the buyer should verify the remaining life on the current components to ensure they are not already nearing the end of their lifespan.