2019 SEAT Ateca · 30,474 MOT tests
2019 SEAT Ateca reliability
2019 SEAT Atecas fail 9.6% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 Ateca years (30,474 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Atecas: 11%)
- 9.6%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Atecas: 11%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 34,371
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 30,474
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 SEAT Ateca
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.7%
- Brakes1.7%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
- Suspension1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.58%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.07%
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 0.89%
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 0.53%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.38%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.37%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.37%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.14%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.56%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.87%)
Is a 2019 SEAT Ateca reliable?
2019 SEAT Atecas fail 9.6% of first MOT tests, 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 Ateca years (30,474 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 SEAT Ateca MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.58% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.07% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 SEAT Ateca have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 SEAT Ateca shows 34,371 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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