SEAT Ateca MOT Results

Registered in 2017

88.7% pass rate

from 9,780 tests in 2021

(11% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Ateca is unusually good or bad.

4.0% fail on Visibility
- 3.3% fail on Wipers (23% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.13% fail on Windscreen
- 0.010% fail on Bonnet
- 0.010% fail on View to rear
  - 0.010% fail on Mirrors
3.1% fail on Tyres
- 1.6% fail on Condition (19% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Tread depth
- 0.010% fail on Size/type
2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.020% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.031% fail on Reversing lamp switch (46 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Headlamps (60% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.031% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.20% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.20% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.041% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.010% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.10% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.041% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.041% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.031% fail on Horn
  - 0.010% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.020% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.020% fail on Position lamp
- 0.010% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
1.8% fail on Brakes
- 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.99% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.010% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.47% fail on Brake discs
- 0.51% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.41% fail on Rbt
      - 0.38% fail on Service brake performance (64% worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.031% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.010% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.041% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.031% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.020% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.010% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.020% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.010% fail on Rbt
      - 0.010% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.010% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.010% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.010% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
- 0.041% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.020% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.010% fail on Electronic braking system
  - 0.010% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.031% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.020% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.020% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.010% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.010% fail on Servos
0.53% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.51% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.29% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.041% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.010% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.22% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.020% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.010% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.010% fail on Other leaks
0.34% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.20% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.20% fail on Condition
- 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.11% fail on Registration plates
0.11% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.11% fail on Attachment
0.082% fail on Suspension (91% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Springs (91% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.031% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.031% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.010% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.020% fail on Anti-roll bars (85% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.010% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
0.061% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Transmission
  - 0.031% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.031% fail on Joints
  - 0.010% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.010% fail on Flexible couplings
- 0.010% fail on Seats
  - 0.010% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.010% fail on Undertray
0.010% fail on Steering
- 0.010% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.010% fail on Steering rack
0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.010% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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.