2022 Seat Arona Technology Ecotsi S-A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 965 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Seat Arona Technology Ecotsi S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 90.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 5.3% | 51 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 30 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.7% | 26 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 19 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.9% | 18 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 32 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 20 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 20 |
| 4 | Washers | 15 |
| 5 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 10 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 22.4% | 216 |
| 2 | Tyres | 13.8% | 133 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.0% | 48 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 21 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 10 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.5% | 5 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 774 | 8.8% |
| 30-60k | 182 | 13.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 | 4.7% |
| 2025 | 922 | 10.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Arona Technology Ecotsi S-A
Before buying a 2022 Seat Arona Technology Ecotsi S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 5.3% of tests for this year.
- Brakes (5.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (3.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Seat Arona Technology Ecotsi S-As pass their MOT?
90.2% of the 965 2022 Seat Arona Technology Ecotsi S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Seat Arona Technology Ecotsi S-A?
Brakes, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.1%).
Does the 2022 Arona Technology Ecotsi S-A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.8% in the 0-30k band to 13.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 965 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.