2020 SEAT Ateca 2.0L Petrol · TG04 MAS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, passing its most recent MOT in April 2026 at 57,627 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive prevention. While the 2026 test passed without failures, the immediate advisories for both front tyres being worn to the legal limit and showing uneven edge wear suggest the owner has deferred replacing consumable items until they reached a point of failure or near-failure. At 57,627 miles over six years, the Ateca averages approximately 9,600 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages for its age. The record shows consistent usage patterns, with a 7,470-mile gap between the October 2023 and October 2024 tests, and another 4,746 miles covered between October 2024 and April 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme stress or long periods of stationary neglect. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension components, noting the failure in April 2025 for oil misting on the offside front shock absorber. Although the vehicle passed the subsequent test, misting often precedes a total seal failure which compromises handling and ride quality. Furthermore, the 2023 report of pitted and scored rear brake discs indicates the braking system may be prone to corrosion or infrequent use, necessitating a physical check of current disc thickness and pad condition to ensure they are not binding. The uneven edge wear noted on the front tyres in 2026 warrants a check for incorrect wheel alignment or worn suspension bushes. If the new tyres show similar wear prematurely, an underlying mechanical issue remains unaddressed. Beyond these specific points, the lack of structural corrosion failures or emission failures in the history suggests the core components remain sound, provided the aforementioned wear and tear items are maintained according to specification.