2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 SEAT Ateca MOT pass rate and common faults

10,717 MOT tests in 2024. 89.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time89.6%
Failed or needed repairs10.4%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,717 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    319 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    220 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    76 marked dangerous
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.6%
  2. Brakes2.2%
  3. Lights & electrics1.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  5. Suspension1.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.5%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.6%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2019 SEAT Ateca?

In 2024, 89.6% of 2019 SEAT Ateca cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,717 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 SEAT Ateca?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; 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 2019 SEAT Ateca reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).