Seat 2.0 tdi fr vs Seat Arona: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat 2.0 tdi fr
78%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Seat Arona
87%
MOT pass rate · 42,906 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat 2.0 tdi fr (78%) and Seat Arona (87%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat 2.0 tdi fr | Seat Arona |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 ✓ | 1.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 20% | 6% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 132,500 mi | 43,681 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 42,906 |
Most common faults
Seat 2.0 tdi fr
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Headlamp aim too high both n/s and o/s lamps (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Seat Arona
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat 2.0 tdi fr (78%) and Seat Arona (87%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat 2.0 tdi fr report Full Seat Arona report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.