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L14 JTX

2016 Seat Ateca

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,285 mi
Last recorded120,285 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Ateca48,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 JTX
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 120,285 miles

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

I cannot get a reading .car clean

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 114,613 miles

Brake pad warning light on. Front brakes all good. No sensor on rears.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 114,613 miles

Brake pad warning light on. Front brakes all good. No sensor on rears.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 189,943 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,007 miles

Bonnet damaged, not likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake wear sensor light on due to damaged sensor, pads ok

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 98,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Door handle (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Seat not moving properly due to being strapped to rear child seat (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Bonnet damaged, not likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake wear sensor light on due to damaged sensor, pads ok

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 182,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin

Fail 11 Jun 2024 182,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 84,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 174,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 69,208 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 165,029 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 165,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 56,030 miles

1 litre of oil added prior too test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jun 2021 154,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 154,738 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 44,343 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 142,982 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 39,233 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 131,862 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 131,862 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 118,283 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,342 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 95,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,463 miles

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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L14 JTX is a 2016 Seat Ateca in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2016 Seat Ateca models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 48,222 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 10 years old, this Seat Ateca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L14 JTX registered?

L14 JTX is a 2016 Seat Ateca, first registered on 11 November 2016.

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