Is the SEAT Ateca ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 40,074 MOT tests, around 100% of SEAT Atecas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 71% petrol, 29% diesel. Every petrol Ateca in the data (2016 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every diesel Ateca in the data (2016 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 100%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 40,074
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Ateca ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Atecas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant378 tested | Likely compliant34 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant6,978 tested | Likely compliant1,025 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant7,548 tested | Likely compliant3,453 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant6,162 tested | Likely compliant2,869 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant6,468 tested | Likely compliant3,212 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant740 tested | Likely compliant1,151 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Ateca
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (71% of Atecas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (29% of Atecas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Atecas fare at the MOT too: see the SEAT Ateca MOT failure rate.
Buying a used SEAT Ateca for London: what the MOT data shows
The SEAT Atecas in this data were first registered between 2016 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 11,001 tests (27% of the total), and half were registered in 2018 or later.
Every Ateca in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2021) passed first time 90% of the time at 22,799 miles on average, and the oldest (2016) passed 87% at 58,458 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Ateca's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.0% of tests) and "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (1.2%); brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (1.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.1% of tests.
Overall, 89% of Atecas passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 38,561 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other SEAT models
About this data
Based on 40,074 first MOT tests of the SEAT Ateca carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 40,074 MOT tests say about the SEAT Ateca and London's ULEZ.
Is the SEAT Ateca ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 100% of Atecas on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Ateca years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Atecas first registered from 2016 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Ateca ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015.
How can I check if a specific Ateca is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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