2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 SEAT Ateca MOT pass rate and common faults

7,751 MOT tests in 2024. 90.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time90.1%
Failed or needed repairs9.9%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,751 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    218 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    151 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.8%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    55 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.0%
  2. Lights & electrics2.1%
  3. Brakes1.9%
  4. Suspension1.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.4%

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: 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 2020 SEAT Ateca?

In 2024, 90.1% of 2020 SEAT Ateca cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,751 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 SEAT Ateca reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).