Diesel SEAT Ateca: MOT pass rate
89.2% of diesel SEAT Atecas pass the MOT first time, measured across 11,628 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 56,545.
Diesel against the other SEAT Ateca versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 90.4% | 26,347 |
| Diesel | 89.2% | 11,628 |
| All SEAT Ateca | 90% | 37,975 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the SEAT Ateca specifically, petrol is the strongest at 90.4%, and this diesel version sits 0.8 points below the 90% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel SEAT Ateca had covered 56,545 miles at test, against 44,109 for the petrol. That is around average, so condition and service history will tell you more than the odometer does.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the SEAT Ateca page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other SEAT Ateca fuel types
- Petrol SEAT Ateca - 90.4%