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BT17 MLJ

2017 Seat Ateca

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,137 mi
Last recorded72,137 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ateca44,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 MLJ
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 72,137 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 67,658 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 63,622 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 63,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 63,423 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 63,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 62,326 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 61,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 48,229 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020

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How Reliable is the Seat Ateca?

Based on 226,507 MOT tests across 41,844 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
7,674
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
41,844
On UK Roads
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BT17 MLJ is a 2017 Seat Ateca in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Seat Ateca models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 44,848 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Seat Ateca typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this Seat Ateca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT17 MLJ registered?

BT17 MLJ is a 2017 Seat Ateca, first registered on 6 June 2017.

Is BT17 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 MLJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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