2020 SEAT Ateca 1.5L Petrol · PH20 AJH

The vehicle shows a declining trend in maintenance regarding braking components. While it passed its most recent test on 23 August 2025 at 59,236 miles, the tester flagged both front and rear brake pads as wearing thin, with the rear pads specifically noted as being on the limit. This follows a similar pattern in the 22 August 2024 test at 52,259 miles, where all four brake pads were identified as thin and both front and rear discs showed signs of wear or pitting. The recurring nature of these advisories suggests the owner is running consumables close to their failure point rather than performing proactive replacements. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with typical usage for a 2020 vehicle. The car has covered approximately 59,236 miles over six years, averaging roughly 9,873 miles per year. The data shows steady progression from 24,238 miles in August 2022 to 38,981 miles in August 2023, and finally reaching 59,236 miles in August 2025. This steady increase indicates regular road use rather than long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate risks associated with seized components or perished rubber seals. A prospective buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system. Given that the pads and discs have been flagged as worn or near the limit in two consecutive years, a full measurement of pad thickness and a check for disc thickness and surface integrity is necessary. The 25 August 2023 test at 38,981 miles also highlighted that all four tyres were worn close to the legal limit and noted light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber. Although no further suspension issues appeared in later tests, the history of tyre wear and shock absorber misting warrants a physical check of the suspension bushes, dampers, and tyre tread depths to ensure no further degradation has occurred.