2019 SEAT Ateca 1.5L Petrol · CF68 HTN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning decline in basic consumable upkeep. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 69,484 miles passed, it did so with multiple advisories regarding the front tyres. This mirrors the failure and subsequent pass during the July 2024 test, indicating that the owner consistently deferred tyre replacement until they reached the legal limit or caused a test failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The record shows a period of inactivity between March 2023 and July 2023, where the car covered only 28 miles in four months, followed by a rapid accumulation of nearly 10,000 miles between July 2023 and 2024. This shift suggests a transition from light, intermittent use to more regular daily driving, which likely explains the accelerated wear observed on the front-end components. A buyer must prioritize inspecting the front suspension and alignment. The recurring uneven wear on the inner edges of the front tyres in both 2024 and 2025 strongly suggests a misalignment issue or worn suspension components such as ball joints or wish bushes. The presence of cracking and perishing in the rubber also indicates the tyres have aged beyond their structural integrity, necessitating immediate replacement regardless of remaining tread. Additionally, verify the headlamp aim to ensure the previous failure in 2024 was properly rectified and has not drifted again.