2022 Seat Ateca Xperience Lux Evo Sa — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 267 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Seat Ateca Xperience Lux Evo Sa, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 94.8% 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 | 3.0% | 8 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 5 |
| 3 | Brakes | 0.8% | 2 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.4% | 1 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 1 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 1 |
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 | 5 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 3 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 2 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 2 |
| 5 | Wipers | 1 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 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 | 18.7% | 50 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.5% | 20 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.1% | 19 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.9% | 13 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.1% | 3 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 1 |
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 | 194 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 71 | 5.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Ateca Xperience Lux Evo Sa
Before buying a 2022 Seat Ateca Xperience Lux Evo Sa, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.0% 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 (1.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (0.8% 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 2022 Seat Ateca Xperience Lux Evo Sas pass their MOT?
94.8% of the 267 2022 Seat Ateca Xperience Lux Evo Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Seat Ateca Xperience Lux Evo Sa?
Tyres, recorded in 3.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.9%).
Does the 2022 Ateca Xperience Lux Evo Sa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 5.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 267 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.