SEAT Atecas built around 2018 fail their MOT a little less often than similar cars the same age.
Key figure
12% of MOT tests on SEAT Atecas built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on SEAT Atecas built around 2018 involves the tyres.
Before you view it
The SEAT Ateca's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
By build year
Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your Ateca's generation
Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.
Not sure which one you're looking at?
Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the SEAT Ateca.
See every build year for the SEAT AtecaBy age
This chart combines every SEAT Ateca ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 8 years old.
Where it ranks
Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates
Against other SEAT models
1st of 7
The lowest fail rate of the 7 SEAT models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.
In the lowest thirdAgainst other SUVs
14th of 89
14th lowest fail rate of 89 SUVs with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.
In the lowest thirdAgainst the UK average
11.8%
The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.
Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)All generations of this model
These issues come from 7-year-old SEAT Atecas, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Brake pads wearing thin
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Based on 10,276 MOT tests on 7-year-old SEAT Atecas, every generation combined.
All generations of this model
The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old SEAT Atecas notes problems with more than one part of the car.
Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.
Across 2,550 MOT tests on SEAT Ateca cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the SEAT Ateca.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
All 12 SEAT Ateca recalls cover cars built in these years.
Top concerns
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
No clear edge over the SEAT Ateca on these figures.
Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.
3,969 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 7.6%, against 11.8% for the SEAT Ateca, both built around 2018.
1,815 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 8.7%, against 11.8% for the SEAT Ateca, both built around 2018.
4,936 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 9.5%, against 11.8% for the SEAT Ateca, both built around 2018.
4,706 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
Common questions
Built around 2018 (7 years old), the SEAT Ateca across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. It has the lowest fail rate of the 7 SEAT models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 10,276 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
