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2017 SEAT Ateca 1.0L Petrol · BK17 ABO

BK17 ABO

2017 SEAT Ateca (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 89,856 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
SEAT ATECA
Year / Origin
2017 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
89,856 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT test on February 20, 2026, at 89,856 miles which yielded no recorded defects. This follows a consistent period of clean passes since a single failure in early February 2023. The trend shows three consecutive clean results over the last three years, suggesting that the previous owners have addressed necessary repairs promptly and maintained the vehicle to passing standards. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Data shows a steady accumulation of roughly 9,800 miles between March 2024 and February 2025, and another 7,835 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. This regularity indicates typical road use rather than long periods of stagnation, which often leads to seal degradation or brake corrosion. The intervals between tests are also predictable, reflecting a reliable history of routine monitoring and mechanical health. While the record is currently clean of advisories, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to wear at the 90,000-mile mark. Given the consistent mileage, the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs should be verified for signs of de-lamination or perished rubber. The brake discs and pads should be checked for thinness or uneven wear, as the MOT does not measure pad life or disc condition. Since there is no history of structural corrosion in the records, checking the underbody for any unexpected surface rust remains a standard precautionary measure.
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BK17 ABO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
  • 89,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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BK17 ABO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Oct 2026, 11:08
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Seat Ateca (BK17 ABO) between February 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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BK17 ABO Mileage History

  1. 21/02/202361,182 mi
  2. 21/02/202361,182 mi
  3. 01/03/202472,242 mi+11,060 mi
  4. 18/02/202582,021 mi+9,779 mi
  5. 20/02/202689,856 mi+7,835 mi

Average of roughly 9,565 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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