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BM17 FHD

2017 Seat Ateca

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,959 mi
Last recorded68,959 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Seat Ateca44,848 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 FHD
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 68,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 68,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 68,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 59,139 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 59,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 52,109 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 44,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 31,003 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 31,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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BM17 FHD is a 2017 Seat Ateca in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BM17 FHD registered?

BM17 FHD is a 2017 Seat Ateca, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is BM17 FHD safe to buy?

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