SEAT Ateca MOT Results

Registered in 2018
87.1% pass rate
from 9,328 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2018 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Ateca is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.9% fail on Visibility (82% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Washers (32% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.032% fail on View to rear
      • 0.032% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (18% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (53% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.032% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.032% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.064% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.054% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.011% fail on Front fog lamp switch
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Headlamps (70% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Headlamp (70% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.011% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.043% fail on Stop lamp (77% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.021% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.021% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (84% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.011% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 1.0% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.56% fail on Brake linings and pads (34% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Brake pads (35% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.27% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.043% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.043% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.032% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.011% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.043% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.032% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.011% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.021% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.011% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic parking brake
  • 0.87% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Requirements
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.58% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.57% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.40% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.011% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.17% fail on Suspension (52% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.064% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.011% fail on Springs
      • 0.011% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.011% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (55% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (55% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.032% fail on Transmission
      • 0.032% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.032% fail on Joints
    • 0.032% fail on Doors
      • 0.021% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.021% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.021% fail on Body
      • 0.021% fail on Other body component
    • 0.011% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.086% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.064% fail on Attachment
    • 0.021% fail on Condition
  • 0.021% fail on Steering
    • 0.021% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Track rod end
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.

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