2021 Cupra Ateca Comfrt AND SND TSI 4D SA 2.0L Petrol · WL70 BOV

The vehicle presents a strong and improving roadworthiness profile, culminating in a clean pass on 15 June 2026 at 55,537 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is clearly positive. A single failure on 6 February 2026 at 50,218 miles for a headlamp aim issue was promptly rectified, as evidenced by the subsequent pass just twelve days later on 18 February 2026 at 50,619 miles. This demonstrates a responsive owner who addressed the defect immediately rather than deferring it. The record since then has been entirely clean, indicating no ongoing mechanical or structural deterioration. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a five-year-old vehicle. From first test on 15 February 2024 at 10,799 miles through to the most recent test on 15 June 2026 at 55,537 miles, the vehicle has covered approximately 44,738 miles over roughly two years and four months, averaging around 18,000 miles per year during that period. This is slightly higher than the overall lifetime average of 11,107 miles per year, suggesting the vehicle has seen more intensive recent use. The gap between the February 2025 test at 29,840 miles and the February 2026 test at 50,619 miles confirms a notable increase in annual mileage, which places greater demand on consumable components such as brake discs, pads, tyres, and suspension bushes. Despite the clean MOT record, the increased recent mileage warrants a focused physical inspection. Buyers should examine the condition of the front brake discs and pads for uneven wear or lipping, and check the nearside front tyre for any irregular wear pattern that could indicate lingering headlamp alignment issues or suspension geometry drift. The coil springs and suspension bushes, particularly at the front, should be inspected for cracking or play given the additional stress from higher recent usage. Underbody corrosion around mounting points and subframes should also be checked, as the vehicle is approaching an age where surface corrosion can begin to compromise structural integrity on higher-mileage examples. The headlamp aim defect from February 2026, while minor and quickly resolved, is worth verifying in person. A static headlamp aim check against a flat surface will confirm the correction was properly carried out and that the self-levelling system, if fitted, operates correctly. Overall, the MOT data paints a picture of a well-maintained vehicle with no recurring faults, but the shift to higher annual mileage means consumable wear items deserve closer scrutiny than the clean paperwork alone might suggest.