Seat Ateca Se Technology Tsi Evo
From 2,793 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Ateca Se Technology Tsi Evos fare better: 2021 models pass at 90% vs 87.6% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 93 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 | 93 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 35 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 31 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 27 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 21 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 17 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 11 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 7 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.6% of failures are serious: 27.6% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £86.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2020 | 87.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ateca Se Technology Tsi Evos tested had between 18,648 and 29,958 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,979 median miles, the Ateca Se Technology Tsi Evo has 0.045 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 Se Technology Tsi Evo MOT pass rate?
The Seat Ateca Se Technology Tsi Evo has a 89.3% MOT pass rate based on 2,793 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Seat Ateca Se Technology Tsi Evo?
The most common MOT failure on the Seat Ateca Se Technology Tsi Evo is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 93 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Seat Ateca Se Technology Tsi Evo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Seat Ateca Se Technology Tsi Evo is 23,979 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,648 and 29,958 miles.
Buying a used Ateca Se Technology 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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