Car statistics
How many SEAT Aronas are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 57,031 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 79,665 SEAT Aronas licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 315 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2017.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 625 |
| 2018 | 12,496 |
| 2019 | 26,642 |
| 2020 | 36,520 |
| 2021 | 47,528 |
| 2022 | 54,150 |
| 2023 | 63,435 |
| 2024 | 72,706 |
| 2025 | 78,463 |
| 2026 | 79,665 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 84.2% of SEAT Arona MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the SEAT Aronas tested pass 85.5% of the time, so the SEAT Arona does worse than average for its age, by 1.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 85.0%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | SEAT Arona | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 88.6% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 87.9% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 80.4% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 72.7% | 75.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Tyres is the most common reason a SEAT Arona fails its MOT, appearing on 29.5% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 5.5% of SEAT Arona tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 29.5% |
| Brakes | 28.2% |
| Steering | 22.1% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.8% |
| Visibility | 12.5% |
| Suspension | 7.9% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a SEAT Arona failed its MOT in 2025 was “Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”, on 17.1% of 9,012 failed tests. 41.2% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering | 17.1% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 15.7% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 9.5% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 7.8% |
| Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn Brakes | 5.9% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 5.4% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 4.4% |
| Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating Brakes | 4.4% |
| Washers: not working Visibility | 4.0% |
| Tyres: tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres | 3.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 12.2% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 11.9% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 11.9% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 10.5% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 3.7% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 2.4% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.0% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 1.5% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 1.4% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
6 years of the SEAT Arona, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2020 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (87.1% passed first time) and the 2017 cars worst (71.8%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 640 | 610 | 71.8% |
| 2018 | 12,262 | 11,971 | 76.4% |
| 2019 | 14,809 | 14,655 | 83.3% |
| 2020 | 10,614 | 10,572 | 87.1% |
| 2021 | 11,835 | 11,651 | 88.5% |
| 2022 | 6,720 | 6,420 | 89.0% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average SEAT Arona covers 7,227 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 7,135 |
| 6–7 years | 7,296 |
| 8–10 years | 7,388 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of SEAT Aronas for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 14,704 in 2019. In 2025, 6,325 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 634 |
| ’18 | 12,135 |
| ’19 | 14,704 |
| ’20 | 10,608 |
| ’21 | 11,690 |
| ’22 | 6,604 |
| ’23 | 10,394 |
| ’24 | 9,498 |
| ’25 | 6,325 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 81,753 SEAT Aronas licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 89.8% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc, and 6.6% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc has fallen from 99.1% in 2017 to 89.8%. Diesels made up 0.5% of those licensed in 2017 and 6.6% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 901cc to 1,000cc 73,401 licensed | 89.8% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 5,417 licensed | 6.6% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 2,935 licensed | 3.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 73,401 | 89.8% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 5,417 | 6.6% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 2,935 | 3.6% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 901–1,000cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,401–1,500cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – | – |
| 2016 | – | – | – |
| 2017 | 99.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 76.3% | 20.7% | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 78.0% | 19.0% | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 82.6% | 14.6% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | 86.4% | 10.7% | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 87.3% | 9.7% | 3.1% |
| 2023 | 88.4% | 8.3% | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 89.2% | 7.3% | 3.5% |
| 2025 | 89.8% | 6.6% | 3.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – |
| 2016 | – | – |
| 2017 | 99.5% | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 79.3% | 20.7% |
| 2019 | 81.0% | 19.0% |
| 2020 | 85.4% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | 89.3% | 10.7% |
| 2022 | 90.3% | 9.7% |
| 2023 | 91.7% | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 92.7% | 7.3% |
| 2025 | 93.4% | 6.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the SEAT Arona from 2017, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 44.8 to 57.6 mpg, with CO2 of 120 to 145 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2017 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 55.4 to 70.6 mpg, with CO2 of 105 to 115 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 46.3–53.3 | 120–138 | 2019–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 39 |
| 1.5 petrol | 44.8–49.6 | 129–142 | 2019–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 5 |
| 1.6 diesel | 54.3–57.6 | 137–145 | 2019–2020 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 9 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 56.5–57.6 | 111–114 | 2017–2018 | Euro 6 | 6 |
| 1.5 petrol | 55.4 | 115 | 2018 | Euro 6 | 1 |
| 1.6 diesel | 67.3–70.6 | 105–109 | 2018 | Euro 6 | 3 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 5 safety recalls for the SEAT Arona since 1992, the first in 2018. The most recent was launched on 30 June 2025.
All 5 SEAT Arona recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every SEAT Arona. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT Arona | 79,665 | +7.4% | 315 | 111 | Petrol |
| SEAT Ibiza | 203,938 | −0.4% | 14,733 | 38 | Petrol |
| SEAT Leon | 176,216 | −3.3% | 12,898 | 44 | Petrol |
| SEAT Ateca | 70,273 | +1.1% | 246 | 119 | Petrol |
| SEAT Alhambra | 22,196 | −4.5% | 3,027 | 225 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 79,980 Arona records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 57,031 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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