Seat ARONA - 2023
33.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2023 is 36.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Seat ARONA, model year 2023.
Sample size: 162 cars, 189 tests and 64 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 162 cars
The 2023 SEAT Arona has an overall defect rate of 34 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly better than the average of 36 per 100. Notably, it excels in the categories of Lights & Electrics, Wheels, Suspensions & Axles, and Body/Structure, with significantly lower defect rates compared to the yearly averages. However, it shows some weaknesses in Brakes, Steering, and Equipment, where defect rates are considerably higher than average. Mileage trends indicate that common defects are lower in the 0–31,000 mile range for this model compared to the average, suggesting better initial reliability.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 162 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▼ 104.5% worse
18.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.8 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▼ 266.7% worse
1.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
Visibility
▲ 8.6% better
5.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.8 / 100 tests
- Wiper not operating or missing
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: and affecting the driver’s view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 51.7% better
4.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- Reflector defective or damaged: by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 22.1% better
36.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.2 / 100 tests
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 61.5% worse
2.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
- Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
Other
▲ 0.0% better
1.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.1 / 100 tests
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 14
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 2
Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Serious faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Braking effort: inadequate at any wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: and affecting the driver’s view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1