2020 SEAT Ateca Xperience TSI EVO S-A 1.5L Petrol · KM70 PCZ

The 2020 SEAT Ateca Xperience TSI EVO S-A presents a stable and generally improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 23 October 2025 at 48,554 miles resulting in a pass. The tester flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on their edges, indicating a consumable wear item that requires attention but no underlying mechanical fault. Comparing this to the October 2024 test at 38,224 miles, which recorded zero defects, suggests the vehicle has been driven with reasonable care, though the front tyre wear pattern hints at possible alignment or suspension geometry issues that have developed over the most recent 10,330-mile interval. The 2023 test at 27,938 miles revealed early-stage wear on all four brake pads and a light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber, both of which appear to have been addressed, as neither defect recurred in subsequent tests. The mileage accumulation of approximately 10,330 miles per year between October 2023 and October 2025 is slightly above the roughly 8,092-mile annual average implied by the vehicle's age, but remains well within normal usage parameters for a family SUV. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded odometer readings, and the three annual MOT entries from October 2023 through October 2025 provide a consistent and reliable service timeline. The vehicle has not stood idle for prolonged periods, which reduces the risk of deterioration from long-term storage such as seized brakes, flat-spotted tyres, or fuel system contamination. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry carefully, as the uneven edge wear on both front tyres noted in the October 2025 test points to possible toe misalignment or worn suspension bushes and tracking components. The earlier advisory regarding the offside front shock absorber's oil misting, while not flagged again, warrants a physical check for any fresh fluid residue or damping deterioration, particularly over speed bumps and uneven surfaces. The front and rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin in October 2023, and given the mileage covered since then, a buyer should verify the current pad thickness and condition of the brake discs for scoring or lipping. The dual-clutch S-A automatic transmission should be test-driven for smooth engagement and shudder at low speeds, as these units can exhibit clutch wear symptoms that MOT records do not capture.