2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 SEAT Ateca MOT pass rate and common faults

1,859 MOT tests in 2024. 86.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time86.2%
Failed or needed repairs13.8%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,859 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    68 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    43 marked dangerous
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    17 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Brakes3.6%
  3. Lights & electrics2.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  6. Suspension1.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt6.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 SEAT Ateca?

In 2024, 86.2% of 2016 SEAT Ateca cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,859 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 SEAT Ateca?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 SEAT Ateca reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).