2017 SEAT Ateca 1.4L Petrol · NJ17 YME

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean MOT result in November 2025 at 96,902 miles. This recent pass indicates an improving trend in maintenance compared to the failures seen the previous year. While the 2024 test revealed several immediate safety and compliance issues, the lack of any defects in the most recent inspection suggests the owner has addressed the necessary repairs and is maintaining the vehicle to a passing standard. The mileage progression remains consistent with typical annual use for its age, averaging approximately 10,700 miles per year. Between November 2022 at 62,124 miles and November 2024 at 83,479 miles, the car covered 21,355 miles, followed by another 13,423 miles leading up to the most recent test. This steady accumulation suggests regular road use rather than long periods of stationary storage, which is generally beneficial for keeping rubber components and seals from drying out or seizing. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the tyres, as the record shows a recurring pattern of perishing, edge wear, and structural damage between 2022 and 2024. The 2024 failure specifically highlighted a bulge in the nearside front tyre and a cut on the offside rear, indicating previous neglect of basic consumable upkeep. Additionally, since the rear brake pads were at a critical 2mm in late 2024, the buyer should verify the remaining life of the pads and the condition of the discs to ensure they were replaced properly and not merely worn to the metal.