Seat Arona vs Seat Ateca s ecomotive tdi: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Arona
87%
MOT pass rate · 42,906 vehicles
Seat Ateca s ecomotive tdi
92%
MOT pass rate · 11 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Arona (87%) and Seat Ateca s ecomotive tdi (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Arona | Seat Ateca s ecomotive tdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 13% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 6% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 43,681 mi | 82,812 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 42,906 | 11 |
Most common faults
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))
Seat Ateca s ecomotive tdi
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Arona (87%) and Seat Ateca s ecomotive tdi (92%) 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.