SEAT Ateca MOT Results

Registered in 2016

89.4% pass rate

from 1,888 tests in 2021

(34% better than other 2016 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Ateca is unusually good or bad.

3.7% fail on Tyres
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 1.8% fail on Tread depth
2.1% fail on Visibility (46% better than other 2016 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Wipers
- 0.21% fail on Washers (81% better than other 2016 cars)
2.0% fail on Brakes
- 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.90% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.90% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.74% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.74% fail on Brake discs
- 0.48% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.42% fail on Rbt
      - 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.053% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.053% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
- 0.053% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.053% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.053% fail on Electronic stability control
1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% better than other 2016 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.053% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.42% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.32% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.21% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.21% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.16% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.053% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.053% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.053% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.053% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.053% fail on Trailer electrical socket
0.74% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.69% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.42% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.053% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
  - 0.26% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.053% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.053% fail on Other leaks
0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.26% fail on Registration plates
0.26% fail on Suspension (87% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Suspension arms (79% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.053% fail on Ball joint
- 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.053% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.053% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.053% fail on Springs
  - 0.053% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.053% fail on Coil spring
0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.26% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.26% fail on Condition

Read the Honest John Review

SEAT Ateca (2016 on)
Probably the best handling car in its class. Lots of room for those in the back along with a large boot. Good value for money. Range of economical and swift engines.