2017 SEAT Ateca · 32,816 MOT tests
2017 SEAT Ateca reliability
2017 SEAT Atecas fail 12.5% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 Ateca years (32,816 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Atecas: 11%)
- 12.5%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Atecas: 11%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 48,887
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 32,816
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 SEAT Ateca
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5%
- Brakes3.1%
- Lights and electrics2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
- Suspension0.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.99%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.89%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.22%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.88%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.51%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.49%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.78%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (5.66%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.21%)
Is a 2017 SEAT Ateca reliable?
2017 SEAT Atecas fail 12.5% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 Ateca years (32,816 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 SEAT Ateca MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.99% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.89% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 SEAT Ateca have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 SEAT Ateca shows 48,887 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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