2020 Seat Ateca Fr Evo S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 871 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Seat Ateca Fr Evo S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 92.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 11.8% in the 60-90k group versus 4.8% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

871

MOT tests analysed

7.8%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Seat Ateca Fr Evo S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.6%	31
2	Lighting & signalling	2.4%	21
3	Brakes	1.6%	14
4	Visibility	1.5%	13
5	Seat belts & restraints	0.9%	8
6	Suspension	0.7%	6

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Seat Ateca Fr Evo S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	18
2	Brake pads	15
3	Tread depth	12
4	Washers	9
5	Shock absorbers	7
6	Wipers	6

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Seat Ateca Fr Evo S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	26.6%	232
2	Brakes	10.3%	90
3	Suspension	8.8%	77
4	Other defects	6.4%	56
5	Visibility	2.6%	23
6	Road wheels	0.5%	4

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Ateca Fr Evo S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	438	4.8%
30-60k	396	10.9%
60-90k	34	11.8%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Ateca Fr Evo S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	294	8.2%
2024	289	6.9%
2025	287	8.4%

What to check before buying a 2020 Ateca Fr Evo S-A

Before buying a 2020 Seat Ateca Fr Evo S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.6% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Lighting & signalling (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Brakes (1.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2020 Seat Ateca Fr Evo S-As pass their MOT?

92.2% of the 871 2020 Seat Ateca Fr Evo S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Seat Ateca Fr Evo S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.4%).

Does the 2020 Ateca Fr Evo S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.8% in the 0-30k band to 11.8% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 871 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.