2021 Seat Ateca Technology Evo Sa — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,239 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Seat Ateca Technology Evo Sa, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.0% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.3% in the 60-90k group versus 6.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 92 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.6% | 80 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.8% | 40 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 25 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 19 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 96 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 64 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 32 |
| 4 | Washers | 25 |
| 5 | Wipers | 17 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 10 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.9% | 446 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.8% | 265 |
| 3 | Other defects | 10.2% | 229 |
| 4 | Suspension | 9.6% | 215 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.7% | 38 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 6 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,262 | 6.4% |
| 30-60k | 897 | 9.7% |
| 60-90k | 72 | 15.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 8.9% |
| 2024 | 1,113 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 1,069 | 7.9% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Ateca Technology Evo Sa
Before buying a 2021 Seat Ateca Technology Evo Sa, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 4.1% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (4.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- 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.
- Visibility (1.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2021 Seat Ateca Technology Evo Sas pass their MOT?
92.0% of the 2,239 2021 Seat Ateca Technology Evo Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Seat Ateca Technology Evo Sa?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by tyres (3.6%).
Does the 2021 Ateca Technology Evo Sa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.4% in the 0-30k band to 15.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,239 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.