2020 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · LM20 VBL

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of inconsistency. The most recent inspection conducted on 26 March 2026 at 59,124 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the previous owner addressed outstanding issues promptly. Since the mechanical failure in early 2024, the vehicle has maintained a clean record through two consecutive tests, suggesting the mechanical condition is currently satisfactory. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 11,667 miles between the April 2024 and March 2025 tests, followed by another 11,636 miles leading up to the March 2026 entry. This regular usage suggests typical driving patterns rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for the health of seals, bushings, and brake components to prevent corrosion or seizing. The failure on 4 April 2024 at 35,514 miles highlights a lapse in basic preventative maintenance. The tester flagged a supplementary restraint system warning lamp alongside both nearside and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear. While the tyres were replaced before the subsequent pass, the uneven wear often indicates a need for wheel alignment or suggests worn suspension bushes. A buyer should verify the current tyre set for even wear and ensure the airbag warning light remains extinguished on the instrument cluster. Given the lack of structural corrosion or recurring brake issues in the history, the focus should remain on high-wear items associated with the 60,000-mile mark. Inspect the front suspension components for play and check the brake discs for signs of excessive thinning or uneven scoring. The clean record over the last two years implies the vehicle has been well-kept recently, provided the service history aligns with these MOT intervals.