RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Seat Ateca reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·59,556 DVSA tests·2024
Across 59,556 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of Seat Ateca cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and body & structure.
89%
Average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Average for its age · beats 60% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
2,877 tests · fleet 89%
87%
4 to 7 years
53,772 tests · fleet 85%
89%
8 to 12 years
2,907 tests · fleet 73%
88%
Where the Ateca fails
Suspension99
Brakes98
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on steering, body & structure, lights & electrics.
Share of 4 to 7 years Seat Ateca MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Seat Ateca reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Seat Ateca is about average for its age: 89% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 60% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Seat Ateca?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Seat Ateca in 2024: up to 3 years, 87%; 4 to 7 years, 89%; and 8 to 12 years, 88%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Seat Ateca MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Seat Ateca versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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