SEAT Ateca FR TSI Evo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 1,404 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

1,404

Model Years

2020 to 2022

Years Covered

About the SEAT Ateca FR TSI Evo

The SEAT Ateca FR TSI Evo was MOT tested 1,404 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 33,906 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 21,244 miles.

Compared to the SEAT brand average of 85%, the Ateca FR TSI Evo performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the SEAT range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1498cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the SEAT Ateca FR TSI Evo?

vs average of all models+10% (82% avg)

vs SEAT brand average+7% (85% avg)

SEAT Ateca FR TSI Evo by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	95%	44	21,244 mi
2021	91%	968	26,677 mi
2020	91%	392	33,906 mi

Questions about the SEAT Ateca FR TSI Evo

Is the SEAT Ateca FR TSI Evo reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the SEAT Ateca FR TSI Evo averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 1,404 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.