2019 SEAT Ateca 1.5L Petrol · YS69 OCL

The 2019 SEAT Ateca presents a stable but watchful maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, passed on 21 August 2025 at 60,537 miles, shows the vehicle is currently roadworthy, yet it carries forward a recurring suspension concern that warrants attention. Both front shock absorbers were flagged for light oil misting at that test, a defect first appearing in the records at the 2024-08-20 failure at 45,147 miles and persisting through the subsequent pass on 2024-08-28 at 45,519 miles. This indicates a slow, ongoing deterioration rather than a sudden failure, suggesting the dampers are weeping gradually and may require replacement in the near term to maintain ride control and braking efficiency. Mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a seven-year-old vehicle. From the first recorded test on 01 September 2022 at 16,043 miles through to 21 August 2025 at 60,537 miles, the vehicle has covered 44,494 miles over roughly three years, averaging about 14,800 miles annually during that window. The earlier period from 2022 to 2023 shows a jump of 13,106 miles in twelve months, which is typical mixed-use driving. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest tampering or prolonged standing, and the overall annualised figure of around 8,648 miles across the vehicle's life aligns with normal UK usage patterns. A buyer inspecting this Ateca in person should focus on the front suspension and braking components. The persistent oil misting on both front shock absorbers across three consecutive tests points to degraded damper seals. Check for uneven tyre wear, knocking over rough surfaces, and whether the vehicle sits level, as these are telltale signs of failing damping. The braking system also demands scrutiny. The 2024 failure flagged both front pads wearing thin and nearside rear pads below 1.5 mm, and while these were addressed for the subsequent pass, verify the current pad thickness and condition of all brake discs for scoring or lipping. Inspect the nearside rear tyre sidewall closely, as cracking was noted in 2024 and age-related perishing may have progressed. Finally, given the vehicle's age, examine the underside for corrosion on subframes, suspension mounting points, and brake pipe runs, particularly if the car has spent time in salted road environments.