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RY05 TAL

2016 Seat Ateca

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,917 mi
Last recorded74,917 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Ateca48,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 TAL
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 74,917 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING.

N/S REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Fail 23 Jan 2026 74,917 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING.

N/S REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 21 Dec 2024 64,785 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 55,668 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 47,656 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 40,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 40,525 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All four (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 32,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 26,558 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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RY05 TAL is a 2016 Seat Ateca in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RY05 TAL registered?

RY05 TAL is a 2016 Seat Ateca, first registered on 10 December 2016.

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