SEAT Arona Xcellence Ecotsi

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 378 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

378

Model Year

2021

Years Covered

About the SEAT Arona Xcellence Ecotsi

The SEAT Arona Xcellence Ecotsi was MOT tested 378 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2021), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Compared to the SEAT brand average of 85%, the Arona Xcellence Ecotsi performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the SEAT range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,630

Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the SEAT Arona Xcellence Ecotsi?

vs average of all models+8% (82% avg)

vs SEAT brand average+5% (85% avg)

SEAT Arona Xcellence Ecotsi by Year

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Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	90%	378	28,877 mi

Questions about the SEAT Arona Xcellence Ecotsi

Is the SEAT Arona Xcellence Ecotsi reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (2021), the SEAT Arona Xcellence Ecotsi averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 378 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.