Cupra Ateca Vz1 Tsi 4Drive S-A
From 381 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 1 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ateca Vz1 Tsi 4Drive S-As tested had between 20,393 and 30,828 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,281 median miles, the Ateca Vz1 Tsi 4Drive S-A has 0.019 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Cupra models
Common questions
What is the Cupra Ateca Vz1 Tsi 4Drive S-A MOT pass rate?
The Cupra Ateca Vz1 Tsi 4Drive S-A has a 95% MOT pass rate based on 381 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Cupra Ateca Vz1 Tsi 4Drive S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Cupra Ateca Vz1 Tsi 4Drive S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a Cupra Ateca Vz1 Tsi 4Drive S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Cupra Ateca Vz1 Tsi 4Drive S-A is 26,281 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,393 and 30,828 miles.
Buying a used Ateca Vz1 Tsi 4Drive S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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