2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · BO54 MCL

Brake wear dominates the MOT record, with thin rear pads flagged in both 2024 and 2025 and front‑edge tyre tread approaching the legal minimum in the same two tests. The latest September 2025 pass confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy, but the repeat advisories indicate that the braking system is nearing a service point and the tyres will need replacement before the next test to avoid a failure. At 57,077 mi the 2018 Ateca averages just over 7,000 mi per year, a mileage profile that sits comfortably within normal usage for a family SUV of this age. There are no gaps in the MOT history, suggesting the car has been kept on the road consistently rather than sitting idle for extended periods, which helps to preserve engine and suspension health. The modest annual accumulation means consumables such as suspension bushes and drivetrain components are unlikely to be excessively worn purely from mileage, but the brake and tyre wear highlighted above are mileage‑related wear items that will need attention soon. When inspecting the brakes, feel for any pedal sponginess, excessive travel or a pulsating sensation under hard application – symptoms of worn pads or thinning discs. Listen for squeal or grinding, especially when applying the rear brakes, as the thin rear pads may be close to the wear limit. A visual check of the pad thickness (ideally 3 mm or more) and disc surface condition is advisable; if the pads are below this threshold, replacement will be required within the next few thousand miles. Also examine the brake lines for any signs of corrosion or leakage, particularly around the rear wheel arches where the pads have been flagged. Tyre inspection should focus on tread depth across the full width of each tyre; any measurement below 1.6 mm will be illegal and could cause a MOT failure. Look for uneven wear patterns that might point to mis‑aligned suspension or worn steering components, and roll the tyres to feel for bulges or sidewall cracks that could indicate structural fatigue. A test‑drive should reveal any steering pull, vibration at higher speeds, or noise from the wheels that would suggest the need for tyre replacement or alignment work before the next MOT. Addressing the brakes and tyres promptly will restore the vehicle to a robust road‑worthy condition.