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J20 ESY

2014 Seat Ateca Xperience TSI Evo S-a

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,450 mi
Last recorded145,450 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 ESY
MakeSeat
ModelAteca Xperience TSI Evo S-a
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 145,450 miles

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

Nearside Front FLEXY HOSE CATCHING SUSPENSION

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2026 40,355 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 40,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2025 32,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 139,113 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 139,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 23,648 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 130,554 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2023 121,749 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 115,636 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 115,636 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 112,492 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 111,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 111,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 98,179 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 98,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 97,971 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 97,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,952 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ateca Xperience TSI Evo S-a?

Based on 4,064 MOT tests across 1,516 vehicles.

92.3%
Pass Rate
7,187
Miles/Year
1,516
On UK Roads
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J20 ESY is a 2014 Seat Ateca Xperience TSI Evo S-a in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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J20 ESY is a 2014 Seat Ateca Xperience TSI Evo S-a, first registered on 31 October 2014.

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