MOT pass rate comparison based on real UK test data
81.3%
pass rate
↑ 4.9% vs last year
445,596 tests
87.1%
pass rate
↑ 7.6% vs last year
121,291 tests
Reliability Trend
💡 Both models have been improving, with the SEAT Arona gaining more ground.
Pass Rate Trend Comparison
MOT pass rate by year the vehicle was manufactured, based on DVSA test data (2005–2024)
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| Built | Ford EcoSport | SEAT Arona |
|---|
| 2022 | 89.9% | 98.2% |
| 2021 | 85.0% | 90.6% |
| 2020 | 87.0% | 89.0% |
| 2019 | 86.7% | 88.3% |
| 2018 | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2017 | 79.6% | 82.2% |
| 2016 | 77.0% | — |
| 2015 | 74.4% | — |
| 2014 | 73.6% | — |
| 2013 | 71.2% | — |
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
