2021 SEAT Ateca FR TSI EVO S-A 1.5L Petrol · YA21 CHN

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension and braking components. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 50,593 miles, the number of advisories has increased significantly compared to the previous year. The transition from a clean-sheet record at 21,328 miles to multiple defects involving shocks, brakes, and tyres indicates that components are reaching the end of their service life simultaneously, requiring proactive attention. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of nearly 10,000 miles between the April 2024 and December 2024 tests, followed by nearly 20,000 miles leading into the December 2025 test. This steady accumulation of mileage explains the rapid progression of wear observed on the front brake assembly and tyres, which have moved from marginal wear to nearing legal limits within a single year. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the front shock absorbers, as the light oil misting on both the nearside and offside units has persisted since at least December 2024. If this leakage progresses to a full seal failure, it will fail the next inspection. The front brake discs and pads require immediate replacement as the record notes both pitted discs and thin pads. Furthermore, the nearside rear tyre is a critical concern due to cracking and perishing, which suggests the rubber is degrading despite having sufficient tread, posing a structural safety risk.