MOT reliability
Seat Ateca xperience tdi
123 vehicles · 177 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 123 Seat Ateca xperience tdi vehicles and 177 completed MOT tests, the Seat Ateca xperience tdi has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,609 miles.
123
Vehicles
177
MOT tests
10,376
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Seat Ateca xperience tdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Seat Ateca xperience tdi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension53%
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Brakes27%
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Other14%
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Visibility3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Seat Ateca xperience tdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 100% |
| 3 | 103 | 91% |
| 4 | 51 | 92% |
| 5 | 17 | 88% |
Fuel types: Diesel (123)
Most common Seat Ateca xperience tdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Seat Ateca xperience tdi MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (14 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (13 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (12 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
Seat Ateca xperience tdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 17 | 88% | 37,406 |
| 2022 | 47 | 69 | 94% | 38,672 |
| 2021 | 29 | 85 | 91% | 54,148 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 72,935 |
Seat Ateca xperience tdi reliability FAQ
Across 123 Seat Ateca xperience tdi vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Seat Ateca xperience tdi MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Seat Ateca xperience tdi in our data has covered around
43,609 miles.
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