SEAT ATECA FR SPORT TSI EVO2021 · 1.5L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass MOT on March 31, 2026, at 57,186 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive approach rather than proactive care. The most recent test resulted in a failure due to an offside rear tyre tread depth below the legal 1.6mm limit. This indicates that the owner only addresses safety-critical defects once they are forced by a test failure, rather than inspecting items between service intervals. The mileage progression is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,400 miles per year. Between the February 2024 test at 34,472 miles and the January 2025 test at 46,740 miles, the car covered over 12,000 miles in eleven months. The subsequent 10,446 miles were covered in the following fourteen months. This steady usage suggests regular road driving which places expected wear on consumable components like brakes and tyres. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the braking system and tyre condition. The January 2025 failure highlighted multiple issues including thin front brake pads, worn rear pads, and worn discs. While these were rectified for the March 2026 pass, the recurring nature of brake wear suggests they are neglected. Furthermore, the history of perishing rubber, sidewall damage, and edge wear suggests the previous owner may have used low-quality tyres or ignored alignment issues. Check the current tyres for uneven wear, as the offside front edge wear noted in 2025 could indicate a lingering geometry issue.