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2017 SEAT Ateca 1.4L Petrol · EJ56 TAY

EJ56 TAY

2017 SEAT Ateca (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 2017. Recorded mileage 39,493 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
SEAT ATECA
Year / Origin
2017 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
39,493 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
1395cc
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EJ56 TAY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
  • 39,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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EJ56 TAY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 09:20
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Seat Ateca (EJ56 TAY) between October 2022 and June 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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EJ56 TAY Mileage History

  1. 06/10/202223,618 mi
  2. 27/09/202328,704 mi+5,086 mi
  3. 23/09/202432,902 mi+4,198 mi
  4. 25/09/202537,393 mi+4,491 mi
  5. 16/06/202639,493 mi+2,100 mi

Average of roughly 4,299 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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2017 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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YR67YNL
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