2017 SEAT Ateca 1.4L Petrol · HT66 LSV

The February 2026 MOT at 47,937 miles passed with no defects recorded, confirming that the vehicle remains roadworthy at the time of testing. The series of tests from 2021 onward shows a consistent pass rate after the 2021 failures were remedied, indicating a stable maintenance pattern rather than a worsening or improving trend. With an age of nine years and 47,937 miles recorded, the annual mileage averages 5,326 miles, well below the typical usage for a vehicle of this vintage. The jump from 21,728 miles in the January 2020 test to 38,359 miles in the February 2021 test represents a 75% increase over twelve months, suggesting a period of intensive use or a change in ownership, but subsequent increments have been modest, rising by fewer than 2,000 miles per year since 2022. The low overall mileage may reflect periods of standing, which can reduce wear on consumables. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or cracking, verify the condition of the front brake disc and calipers for scoring or corrosion, and examine the rear brake pads and discs for uneven wear, given the recurring thin pad warnings and the 2023 note on a pitted front disc. The repeated tyre wear advisories at 42,751 miles and 38,359 miles indicate that tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity merit close scrutiny, as does the condition of the near‑side and off‑side front tyres. The undertray fitment noted in 2021 and 2020 limits full visual inspection of under‑body components, so a thorough visual check for rust on the chassis, subframes and wheel arches is essential. Functional testing of the near‑side front wiper and replacement of any perishing rubber seals is advisable.