Is the SEAT Arona ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 39,053 MOT tests, around 100% of SEAT Aronas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 86% petrol, 14% diesel. Every petrol Arona in the data (2017 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every diesel Arona in the data (2017 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 100%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 39,053
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Arona ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Aronas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant487 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant10,657 tested | Likely compliant340 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant12,386 tested | Likely compliant2,425 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant9,588 tested | Likely compliant2,548 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant613 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Arona
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (86% of Aronas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (14% of Aronas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Aronas fare at the MOT too: see the SEAT Arona MOT failure rate.
Buying a used SEAT Arona for London: what the MOT data shows
The SEAT Aronas in this data were first registered between 2017 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 14,811 tests (38% of the total), and half were registered in 2019 or later.
Every Arona in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2021) passed first time 88% of the time at 20,604 miles on average, and the oldest (2017) passed 73% at 38,105 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Arona's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (2.1% of tests); steering: "ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (1.7%); tyres: "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (1.4%). The most frequent advisory was "has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure", on 12.8% of tests.
Overall, 86% of Aronas passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 27,538 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other SEAT models
About this data
Based on 39,053 first MOT tests of the SEAT Arona carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 39,053 MOT tests say about the SEAT Arona and London's ULEZ.
Is the SEAT Arona ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 100% of Aronas on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Arona years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Aronas first registered from 2017 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Arona ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015.
How can I check if a specific Arona is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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