SEAT ATECA MOT pass rate
91.3% of 74,463 SEAT ATECA MOT tests pass.
The ATECA passes its MOT 91.3% of the time — well above the average across all SEAT models, which sits at 80.3%.
The SEAT ATECA passes its MOT 91.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 92.4% at 0–3 years to 89.4% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.4% | 9,914 | 25,194 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.0% | 43,022 | 38,875 miles |
| 6–10 years | 89.4% | 21,527 | 59,232 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SEAT ATECA
The most common reason the SEAT ATECA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 44.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 44.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 22.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 19.6% | Too high |
| Visibility | 13.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 10.7% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.1% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | Fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
Related SEAT models
- SEAT IBIZA — 73.9% pass rate
- SEAT LEON — 82.8% pass rate
- SEAT ARONA — 88.4% pass rate
- SEAT ALHAMBRA — 78.9% pass rate
- SEAT MII — 83.3% pass rate
- SEAT ALTEA — 66.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT ATECA?
- 91.3% of SEAT ATECA MOT tests pass, based on 74,463 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SEAT ATECA?
- The most common reason the SEAT ATECA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 44.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the SEAT ATECA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SEAT service history guide for how to check and keep one.