SEAT Arona reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The SEAT Arona is a small suv. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 92 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 316 of 442, and 15.1% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is brake pads (2.5% of tests).
Ranked 316 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 16 of 27 small SUVs
In 2024, 46,515 SEAT Aronas aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 15.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the SEAT Arona is 9% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 11.1% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
15.1%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
11.1%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
7,600
Typical age at test: 4 years
SEAT Arona MOT failure rate by age
Most common SEAT Arona MOT faults
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3% of tests
- Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9% of tests
What the SEAT Arona fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4.9% | About average |
| Brakes | 4.5% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Steering | 2.9% | ▲ 9.9× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 2.1% | ▼ 33% less often |
| Visibility | 1.8% | ▼ 43% less often |
| Suspension | 0.7% | ▼ 42% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.7% | ▲ 2.1× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.6% | ▼ 21% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | About average |
| Body and structure | 0.2% | ▼ 63% less often |
What MPG does the SEAT Arona do?
Official economy for the SEAT Arona ranges from 46.3 to 70.6mpg across the 63 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2017–2025). A typical petrol version manages 50.4mpg and a typical diesel 56.5mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a SEAT Arona?
Any SEAT Arona first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A SEAT Arona registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £35 a year.
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Official figures for 63 versions sold in the UK between 2017 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
46.3–70.6 mpg
CO2
105–145 g/km
Power
70–150 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arona Arona S 1.0 TSI EVO 95PS95 PS · M5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 53.3 mpg | 120g | £200 | 30% |
| Arona Arona SE 1.0 TSI DSG-auto 115PS115 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 50.4 mpg | 127g | £200 | 31% |
| Arona Arona SE Technology 1.0 TSI DSG-auto 115PS115 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 50.4 mpg | 127g | £200 | 31% |
| Arona Arona FR 1.0 TSI 115PS115 PS · M6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 53.3 mpg | 121g | £200 | 30% |
| Arona Arona FR 1.0 TSI DSG-auto 115PS115 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 50.4 mpg | 128g | £200 | 31% |
| Arona Arona FR Sport 1.0 TSI 115PS115 PS · M6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 52.3 mpg | 124g | £200 | 30% |
| Arona Arona FR Sport 1.0 TSI DSG-auto 115PS115 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 130g | £200 | 32% |
| Arona Arona FR Black Edition 1.0 TSI 115PS115 PS · M6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 51.4 mpg | 125g | £200 | 31% |
| Arona Arona FR Black Edition 1.0 TSI DSG-auto 115PS115 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 48.7 mpg | 132g | £200 | 32% |
| Arona Arona XPERIENCE 1.0 TSI 115PS115 PS · M6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 53.3 mpg | 121g | £200 | 30% |
| Arona Arona XPERIENCE 1.0 TSI DSG-auto 115PS115 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 50.4 mpg | 128g | £200 | 31% |
| Arona Arona XPERIENCE Lux 1.0 TSI 115PS115 PS · M6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 52.3 mpg | 124g | £200 | 30% |
| Arona Arona XPERIENCE Lux 1.0 TSI DSG-auto 115PS115 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 130g | £200 | 32% |
| Arona Arona FR Black Edition 1.5 TSI DSG-auto 150PS150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 48.7 mpg | 132g | £200 | 32% |
| Arona Arona SE 1.0 TSI EVO 95PS70 PS · M5 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 51.4 mpg | 124g | £200 | 30% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 63 versions.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the SEAT Arona reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the SEAT Arona is 9% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 92 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the SEAT Arona?
The most common MOT fault is “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”, found in 2.5% of tests. It fails on steering and brakes more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the SEAT Arona do?
Official economy for the SEAT Arona ranges from 46.3 to 70.6mpg across the 63 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2017–2025). A typical petrol version manages 50.4mpg and a typical diesel 56.5mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a SEAT Arona?
Any SEAT Arona first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A SEAT Arona registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £35 a year.
›How many SEAT Aronas fail their MOT?
15.1% of SEAT Aronas aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 11.1% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the SEAT Arona combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.