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YF17 VFR

2017 Seat Ateca

Green Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,219 mi
Last recorded80,219 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Seat Ateca44,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 VFR
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 80,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

o/s mirror assembly damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2026 80,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

o/s mirror assembly damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2024 69,861 miles

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

Offside mirror casing missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 56,990 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 56,974 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Very scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 47,254 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 47,254 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 35,233 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front wipers smearing the screen

offside front door mirror damaged (missing cover)

Fail 19 Nov 2021 35,233 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

front wipers smearing the screen

offside front door mirror damaged (missing cover)

Pass 14 Oct 2020 29,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

under-tray obstructing view of testable items

Fail 14 Oct 2020 29,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

under-tray obstructing view of testable items

Fail 26 May 2020 25,394 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front osf wing mirror casing damaged causing sharp edges

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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YF17 VFR is a 2017 Seat Ateca in Green with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2017 Seat Ateca models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 44,848 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 9 years old, this Seat Ateca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF17 VFR registered?

YF17 VFR is a 2017 Seat Ateca, first registered on 21 March 2017.

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