SEAT ARONA (2019)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 23,675 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests (2024)
23,675
Avg Mileage
34,566 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,400
Is the 2019 SEAT ARONA reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 8 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the SEAT brand average of 85%.
At 5 years old, 90% of SEAT ARONAs from 2019 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 23,675 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 34,566 miles.
How does the 2019 SEAT ARONA compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2019 SEAT ARONA has 34,566 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 37,000 miles for a 5-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.
Best year to buy a SEAT ARONA?
The most reliable year is the 2022 model with a 96% MOT pass rate, while the 2017 model has the lowest at 80%. The 2019 sits between the two at 90%.
How much does a 2019 SEAT ARONA cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
SEAT ARONA by Year
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About the 2019 SEAT ARONA
The 2019 SEAT ARONA is a city car with a 1000cc petrol engine. 23,675 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested cars on UK roads. Among all cars from 2019, the average MOT pass rate is 90%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.
With an average of 34,566 miles at 5 years old, SEAT ARONA owners drive about as much as the UK average.
2019 SEAT ARONA Fuel Costs
The modest 1000cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2019 SEAT ARONA?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 90% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
SEAT ARONA Reliability Trend
Newer SEAT ARONAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Buying a Used 2019 SEAT ARONA
At 5 years old, the SEAT ARONA offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2022 model has the highest pass rate at 96%. With 23,675 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.
Alternatives to the 2019 SEAT ARONA
If reliability is your priority, there's one similar car with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- FORD FIESTA (2018) 90% pass rate (same) from 157,746 tests
- NISSAN QASHQAI (2017) 86% pass rate (-4%) from 100,176 tests
- VAUXHALL CORSA (2017) 82% pass rate (-8%) from 90,285 tests
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2019) 92% pass rate (+2%) from 89,653 tests