2016 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · DF66 FPA

The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent inspection on 2 October 2025 at 64,842 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This trend of perfect test results over the last five years suggests a stable maintenance regime where the previous owner has proactively addressed mechanical and safety requirements before they could escalate into test failures. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between the October 2021 test at 23,644 miles and the October 2024 test at 55,710 miles, the car covered 32,066 miles, maintaining a steady annual usage profile. This lack of erratic mileage spikes indicates the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme long-distance stress, which typically reduces the accelerated wear on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage counterparts. Because the MOT record shows no recurring advisories regarding suspension bushes, brake components, or structural corrosion, a physical inspection should focus on standard consumable wear that MOT tests do not capture. A buyer should check for even tyre wear and inspect the brake pads, as low annual mileage can sometimes lead to minor glazing. Given the clean history, the primary focus should be verifying that the service history matches these mileage intervals to ensure oil changes have been as diligent-documented as the safety inspections.