Seat Ateca Fr Sport Tsi Evo
From 523 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 9 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ateca Fr Sport Tsi Evos tested had between 20,020 and 31,411 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,938 median miles, the Ateca Fr Sport Tsi Evo has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Seat models
| Seat Ibiza | 74.7% |
| Seat Leon | 80.8% |
| Seat Ateca | 89.9% |
| Seat Arona | 87.2% |
| Seat Alhambra | 78.8% |
Common questions
What is the Seat Ateca Fr Sport Tsi Evo MOT pass rate?
The Seat Ateca Fr Sport Tsi Evo has a 91% MOT pass rate based on 523 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Ateca Fr Sport Tsi Evo?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Ateca Fr Sport Tsi Evo is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Ateca Fr Sport Tsi Evo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Ateca Fr Sport Tsi Evo is 24,938 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,020 and 31,411 miles.
Buying a used Ateca Fr Sport Tsi Evo?
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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