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L23 HLG

2016 Seat Ateca

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,849 mi
Last recorded79,849 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Ateca48,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 HLG
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 79,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 76,520 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ? under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 76,520 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose gear box side (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ? under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 69,113 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,341 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 56,126 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 56,118 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 51,491 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3-4mm with feathering. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 42,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm with slight inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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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L23 HLG is a 2016 Seat Ateca in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L23 HLG registered?

L23 HLG is a 2016 Seat Ateca, first registered on 12 October 2016.

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