2018 SEAT Ateca 2.0L Petrol · WD68 ZDY

The vehicle currently presents in a roadworthy condition following a clean pass on January 13, 2026, 55,981 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the owner immediately addressed critical failures identified in the previous year. While the history shows a period of neglect, the subsequent successful test with no recorded defects indicates that the vehicle was brought back to a required standard. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a steady progression of usage between tests, moving from 26,319 miles in November 2022 to 42,471 miles in November 2024, and then reaching 55,981 miles by early 2026. This suggests regular, low-intensity use which typically reduces the mechanical strain on drivetrain components and suspension bushings compared to high-mileage examples. The failure on November 21, 2024, highlights a lapse in basic consumable maintenance. The tester flagged the offside front tyre for exposed cords and three other tyres for being near the legal depth limit or showing uneven wear. While these were replaced to pass the retest the following day, a buyer should inspect the current tyres for alignment issues to ensure the uneven edge wear previously noted was not caused by a misaligned geometry or worn suspension components. Given the clean records regarding structural integrity and mechanical brake failures, the inspection should focus on the physical state of the tyres and suspension rubber. Check for any signs of weeping shock absorbers or perished control arms, as the record does not flag these areas. The lack of advisories for emissions or rust suggests the vehicle has not suffered from significant environmental corrosion, supporting the conclusion that the car has been well-kept despite the tyre-related failure.