Seat Arona vs Seat Ateca se tech 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 se tech ecomotive tdi
96%
MOT pass rate · 242 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Seat Ateca se tech ecomotive tdi is the more reliable of the two — 96% pass first time versus 87%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Arona | Seat Ateca se tech ecomotive tdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 87% | 96% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 13% | 4% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 6% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 43,681 mi | 79,932 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 42,906 | 242 |
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 se tech ecomotive tdi
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Seat Ateca se tech ecomotive tdi is the more reliable of the two — 96% pass first time versus 87%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.