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With 81,753 currently licensed in the UK, the SEAT Arona is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Arona 5 stars in 2022, with 83% adult occupant and 83% child protection scores.
It has a 82.5% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include brakes, lighting, tyres.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,769 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £231/month or 37p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2022
MOT Pass Rate
82.5%
35,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£231
est. annual total
New From
£23,275
Euro NCAP tested the Arona in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
83%
Child Occupant
83%
Pedestrian
83%
Safety Assist
70%
There are 5 known DVSA recalls affecting the SEAT Arona. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/230
On affected vehicles defective passenger airbags may have been fitted. On affected vehicles the passenger airbag should be deactivated and the passenger seat not used until the recall action has been completed.
Build dates: 2025-01-23 to 2025-02-18
R/2020/113
It is possible that the bracket of the double belt buckle has been damaged during the forming process.
Build dates: 2020-02-26 to 2020-02-27
R/2019/157
Drivers air bag may not inflate at the correct rate.
Build dates: 2017-12-01 to 2017-12-17
R/2019/039
Hand brake lever travel increase due to adjuster nut movement.
Build dates: 2017-05-25 to 2018-11-06
R/2018/138
Left rear seat belt may unfasten involuntarily.
Build dates: 2017-05-01 to 2018-09-26
Based on 35,000 MOT tests, the Arona has a first-time pass rate of 82.5% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Arona is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old SEAT Arona are estimated at around £2,769 per year, or £231 per month.
Fuel
£1,073
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£846
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Arona achieves a combined fuel economy of around 53.3 mpg (42.2 mpg urban, 50.4 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARONA | PETROL | 53.3 mpg | 1.0L |
| ARONA | PETROL | 49.6 mpg | 1.0L |
| ARONA | PETROL | 45.6 mpg | 1.5L |
| ARONA | PETROL | 48.7 mpg | 1.5L |
| ARONA | DIESEL | 67.3 mpg | 1.6L |
| ARONA | DIESEL | 57.6 mpg | 1.6L |
Starting from £23,275 new, a SEAT Arona typically retains about 50% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 68% | £15,700 | −£7,575 |
| 2 years | 57% | £13,350 | −£9,925 |
| 3 years | 50% | £11,750 | −£11,525 |
| 4 years | 45% | £10,600 | −£12,675 |
| 5 years | 42% | £9,750 | −£13,525 |
| 6 years | 39% | £9,050 | −£14,225 |
| 7 years | 37% | £8,500 | −£14,775 |
| 8 years | 35% | £8,100 | −£15,175 |
| 9 years | 33% | £7,700 | −£15,575 |
| 10 years | 31% | £7,300 | −£15,975 |
There are currently 81,753 licensed and 362 SORN Aronas in the UK (82,115 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
The Arona has a 82.5% first-time MOT pass rate based on 35,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Arona 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 83% for adult occupant protection, 83% for child occupant protection, 83% for vulnerable road users, and 70% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Arona are estimated at around £2,769 per year (£231/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 5 known safety recalls affecting the Arona. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Arona starts from around £23,275. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 42% of its original value.
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