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S99 DNS

2003 Seat Ateca

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,530 mi
Last recorded113,530 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 DNS
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 113,530 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026 113,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low manual adjustment not effective (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low manual adjustment not effective (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2025 112,705 miles

suspension arms at rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 May 2025 112,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush parting from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension arms at rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 112,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 112,447 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 112,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,223 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 103,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2016 103,260 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 95,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cuts in nsf tyre outer wall

Pass 3 Sep 2013 91,035 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf and osf lower arm bushes slightly perished

nsf tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2013 91,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf and osf lower arm bushes slightly perished

nsf tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,005 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wiper operation slow

Fail 3 Aug 2011 86,667 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Wiper operation slow

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 81,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise nut missing on rear of prop shaft

Fail 25 Aug 2009 76,287 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise nut missing on rear of prop shaft

Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,096 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 69,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,485 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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S99 DNS is a 2003 Seat Ateca in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

The Seat Ateca typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Ateca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S99 DNS is a 2003 Seat Ateca, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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