2018 SEAT Ateca 1.0L Petrol · LB18 AEA

The vehicle shows a recent decline in maintenance standards, moving from a clean record to a failure in July 2026. While the July 2026 test at 62,816 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed just one day prior on 17 July 2026. The tester flagged a structural defect in the nearside front inner tyre, specifically a bulge caused by separation, alongside a worn nearside front inner suspension arm bush. This shift from the defect-free results seen in 2024 and 2025 suggests that wear and tear are beginning to manifest more frequently as the vehicle ages. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with typical usage for an eight-year-old vehicle. The car has covered 62,816 miles, averaging roughly 7,852 miles per year. The data shows steady progression, with 13,894 miles recorded in June 2021 and a jump to 31,197 miles by August 2023. The interval between the 2025 test at 51,201 miles and the 2026 test at 62,816 miles shows an annual increase of approximately 11,600 miles, which is slightly higher than the historical average but remains within reasonable operating parameters for a modern SUV. A prospective buyer must physically inspect the front suspension components to ensure the nearside front inner suspension arm bush has been adequately replaced and is not showing signs of premature failure. The recent tyre bulge indicates a potential impact or sidewall weakness, so the condition of all four tyres and the integrity of the wheel rims should be verified. Although the brake issues noted in 2023 for thin rear pads and the low hydraulic reservoir in 2022 appear to have been addressed, a check of the braking system and fluid levels remains a necessary precaution.