2018 SEAT Ateca · 30,820 MOT tests
2018 SEAT Ateca reliability
2018 SEAT Atecas fail 11.7% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Ateca years (30,820 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Atecas: 11%)
- 11.7%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Atecas: 11%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 40,571
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 30,820
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 SEAT Ateca
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.7%
- Brakes2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Suspension0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.01%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.74%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.15%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.13%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.44%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.44%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.19%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.66%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.38%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (5.37%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.25%)
Is a 2018 SEAT Ateca reliable?
2018 SEAT Atecas fail 11.7% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Ateca years (30,820 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 SEAT Ateca MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.01% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.74% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 SEAT Ateca have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 SEAT Ateca shows 40,571 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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