Seat Altea xl se cr tdi vs Seat Arona: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Altea xl se cr tdi
85%
MOT pass rate · 19 vehicles
Seat Arona
87%
MOT pass rate · 42,906 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Altea xl se cr tdi (85%) 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 Altea xl se cr tdi | Seat Arona |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 191,904 mi | 43,681 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 19 | 42,906 |
Most common faults
Seat Altea xl se cr tdi
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Altea xl se cr tdi (85%) and Seat Arona (87%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.