2020 SEAT Ateca · 14,340 MOT tests
2020 SEAT Ateca reliability
2020 SEAT Atecas fail 9.1% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 Ateca years (14,340 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Atecas: 11%)
- 9.1%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Atecas: 11%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 29,494
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,340
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 1.1% of tests fail here (37% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 SEAT Ateca
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.3%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Brakes1.6%
- Suspension1.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.22%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.81%
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 0.64%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.5%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.47%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.35%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.36%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.82%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.79%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.87%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.58%)
Is a 2020 SEAT Ateca reliable?
2020 SEAT Atecas fail 9.1% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 Ateca years (14,340 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 SEAT Ateca MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.22% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.81% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.64% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 SEAT Ateca have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 SEAT Ateca shows 29,494 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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