2022 SEAT Ateca 1.5L Petrol · YP72 OPW

The most recent MOT test on 14 May 2026 resulted in a pass, but only after the vehicle failed on 5 May 2026 with several significant defects. The pass was conditional, as the windscreen damage and the offside front tyre wear were still present and simply carried over as advisories. This means the vehicle only passed because the most serious mechanical failures identified in the earlier test were addressed. The pattern in the recent MOT history is concerning because it points to a sudden and rapid deterioration rather than a long-standing minor issue. The 5 May failure listed serious fluid leaks from both front shock absorbers, rear brake discs that were worn, pitted or scored, rear brake pads wearing thin, and an excessively fluctuating rear service brake. All of these faults were serious enough to fail the test just nine days before it passed. The fact that these items were rectified in such a short window suggests either a quick repair to pass the test or a very recent sudden breakdown of components. The condition trend looks like it was rapidly worsening but has now been stabilised at least for the MOT pass. However, a pass does not mean the repairs were done thoroughly or with quality parts. The rear brake and suspension work could have been a minimal fix to clear the failure, so the longevity and safety of those repairs is uncertain.