2021 SEAT Ateca · 3,632 MOT tests
2021 SEAT Ateca reliability
2021 SEAT Atecas fail 10% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 Ateca years (3,632 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Atecas: 11%)
- 10%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Atecas: 11%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 26,528
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,632
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1% of tests fail here (218% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 SEAT Ateca
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics3.4%
- Tyres2.9%
- Brakes1.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.4%
- Suspension1.3%
- Seat belts and airbags1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.94%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.74%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.66%
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 0.44%
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 0.33%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.38%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.87%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.84%)
Is a 2021 SEAT Ateca reliable?
2021 SEAT Atecas fail 10% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 Ateca years (3,632 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 SEAT Ateca MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.1% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.94% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (0.74% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 SEAT Ateca have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 SEAT Ateca shows 26,528 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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