SEAT Ateca reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The SEAT Ateca is a family suv. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 142 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 73 of 442, and 11.8% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is tread depth (2.3% of tests).
Ranked 73 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 3 of 31 family SUVs
In 2024, 44,553 SEAT Atecas aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 11.8% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the SEAT Ateca is 30% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 10.9% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
11.8%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
10.9%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
9,000
Typical age at test: 5 years
SEAT Ateca MOT failure rate by age
Most common SEAT Ateca MOT faults
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too high0.6% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5% of tests
What the SEAT Ateca fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4.8% | ▼ 15% less often |
| Brakes | 2.6% | ▼ 19% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 2.1% | ▼ 49% less often |
| Visibility | 1.7% | ▼ 49% less often |
| Suspension | 1.1% | ▼ 50% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.6% | ▼ 46% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.5% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 28% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.2% | ▼ 78% less often |
| Steering | 0.1% | ▼ 85% less often |
What MPG does the SEAT Ateca do?
Official economy for the SEAT Ateca ranges from 33.2 to 65.7mpg across the 126 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2016–2025). A typical petrol version manages 42.8mpg and a typical diesel 54.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any SEAT Ateca first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A SEAT Ateca registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £275 a year.
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Official figures for 126 versions sold in the UK between 2016 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
33.2–65.7 mpg
CO2
113–198 g/km
Power
81–300 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ateca Ateca SE 1.0 TSI 115PS115 PS · M6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 47.1 mpg | 137g | £200 | 33% |
| Ateca Ateca SE Technology 1.0 TSI 115PS115 PS · M6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 47.1 mpg | 137g | £200 | 33% |
| Ateca Ateca FR Line 1.5 EcoTSI 150PS150 PS · M6 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 45.6 mpg | 141g | £200 | 34% |
| Ateca Ateca FR Line 1.5 EcoTSI DSG-auto 150PS150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 44.8 mpg | 145g | £200 | 35% |
| Ateca Ateca FR Black Edition 1.5 EcoTSI DSG-auto 150PS150 PS · A7 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 42.2 mpg | 153g | £200 | 36% |
| Ateca Ateca SE 1.0 TSI 110PS81 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 46.3 mpg | 138g | £200 | 33% |
| Ateca Ateca SE Technology 1.0 TSI 110PS81 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 146g | £200 | 35% |
| Ateca Ateca SE 1.5 EcoTSI 150PS110 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 44.8 mpg | 142g | £200 | 34% |
| Ateca Ateca SE 1.5 EcoTSI DSG-auto 150PS110 PS · A7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 145g | £200 | 35% |
| Ateca Ateca FR 1.5 EcoTSI 150PS110 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 42.8 mpg | 149g | £200 | 35% |
| Ateca Ateca SE Technology 1.5 EcoTSI 150PS110 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 42.8 mpg | 150g | £200 | 36% |
| Ateca Ateca XPERIENCE 1.5 EcoTSI 150PS110 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 42.8 mpg | 150g | £200 | 36% |
| Ateca Ateca SE Technology 1.5 EcoTSI DSG-auto 150PS110 PS · A7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 42.2 mpg | 151g | £200 | 36% |
| Ateca Ateca XPERIENCE 1.5 EcoTSI DSG-auto 150PS110 PS · A7 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 42.2 mpg | 151g | £200 | 36% |
| Ateca Ateca FR Sport 1.5 EcoTSI 150PS110 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Petrol | 42.2 mpg | 152g | £200 | 36% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 126 versions.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the SEAT Ateca reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the SEAT Ateca is 30% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 142 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the SEAT Ateca?
The most common MOT fault is “Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, found in 2.3% of tests.
›What MPG does the SEAT Ateca do?
Official economy for the SEAT Ateca ranges from 33.2 to 65.7mpg across the 126 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2016–2025). A typical petrol version manages 42.8mpg and a typical diesel 54.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a SEAT Ateca?
Any SEAT Ateca first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A SEAT Ateca registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £275 a year.
›How many SEAT Atecas fail their MOT?
11.8% of SEAT Atecas aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 10.9% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the SEAT Ateca combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.