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Seat Ateca Fr Sport TSI Evo (2022)

110 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Seat Ateca Fr Sport TSI Evo

CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 2022 Seat Ateca Fr Sport TSI Evo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 SEAT ATECA FR SPORT TSI EVO is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 94.5% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare at 4.5%, so safety concerns are minimal for this cohort.

These vehicles are still young with modest average mileage of 26,218 miles, so the strong pass rate reflects their newness rather than proven long-term durability. The near-zero failure rate (0.09 per vehicle) and typical advisory count of 1.0 per car suggest routine maintenance rather than systematic problems, but you should still get a pre-purchase inspection and full service history to confirm any specific unit has been looked after properly.

Generally reliable 14.6% above UK average
94.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
24,808
typical mileage
18,149–32,279 middle half
4.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.09
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Seat Ateca Fr Sport TSI Evo

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Seat Ateca Fr Sport TSI Evo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

18,149
low mileage
24,808
typical
32,279
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Seat Ateca Fr Sport TSI Evo vehicles fall between 18,149 and 32,279 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.09
Avg failures per vehicle
1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Seat Ateca Fr Sport TSI Evo:

2021