2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 SEAT Ateca MOT pass rate and common faults

8,893 MOT tests in 2024. 86.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time86.9%
Failed or needed repairs13.1%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,893 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    332 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    361 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    87 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres6.0%
  2. Brakes4.1%
  3. Lights & electrics2.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  5. Suspension1.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Wheels0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt6.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 SEAT Ateca?

In 2024, 86.9% of 2018 SEAT Ateca cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,893 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 SEAT Ateca?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 SEAT Ateca reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).