2022 Seat Ateca Xperience Evo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 327 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Seat Ateca Xperience Evo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 13 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 8 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.2% | 4 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 3 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 2 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 2 |
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 | 11 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 10 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 3 |
| 4 | Wipers | 3 |
| 5 | Washers | 2 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 1 |
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 | 12.5% | 41 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.6% | 28 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.6% | 25 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.7% | 22 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 6 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.6% | 2 |
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 | 228 | 5.3% |
| 30-60k | 95 | 8.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31 | 6.5% |
| 2025 | 295 | 6.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Ateca Xperience Evo
Before buying a 2022 Seat Ateca Xperience Evo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.0% 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 (2.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.2% 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 2022 Seat Ateca Xperience Evos pass their MOT?
93.9% of the 327 2022 Seat Ateca Xperience Evo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Seat Ateca Xperience Evo?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.5%).
Does the 2022 Ateca Xperience Evo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.3% in the 0-30k band to 8.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 327 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.