2021 SEAT Ateca 2.0L Diesel · SB21 XJD

The most recent MOT, dated 6 April 2026, shows a mixed result: the vehicle passed the overall test but failed on two safety‑critical items – the near‑side front tyre is below the legal tread depth, and both front tyres are close to the legal limit on the off‑side. The same inspection also flagged front brake discs that are worn, pitted or scored, though not yet weakened. These two defects form a clear pattern: front tyre tread is deteriorating and the front brake discs are showing measurable wear. In the previous year (April 2025) the only recorded issue was a nail in a rear tyre, and in 2024 the MOT was clean. That progression from a clean record to front‑wheel tyre and brake wear suggests the condition is beginning to worsen rather than remaining stable. At roughly 27,800 miles after five years the car averages about 5,500 miles per year – well below the typical UK average. Low mileage can mean the vehicle has been lightly used, but it can also indicate periods of storage where tyres lose pressure or age, and brake components can corrode or wear unevenly. The current tyre wear therefore may be a result of either occasional hard driving or simply ageing tyres that have not been rotated or replaced regularly. For a prospective buyer the priority checks are: Measure the tread depth on all four tyres and look for uneven wear patterns. If the front tyres are already below 1.6 mm, replacement will be required immediately.