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Y31 DOW

2016 Seat Ateca

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,936 mi
Last recorded68,936 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Ateca48,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 DOW
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 68,936 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 60,577 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 60,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 53,020 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 45,308 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 44,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 37,538 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 32,798 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 24,544 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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Y31 DOW is a 2016 Seat Ateca in White with a 999cc petrol 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 Y31 DOW registered?

Y31 DOW is a 2016 Seat Ateca, first registered on 5 October 2016.

Is Y31 DOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y31 DOW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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