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With 73,867 currently licensed in the UK, the SEAT Ateca is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Ateca 5 stars in 2016, with 93% adult occupant and 84% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,861 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £238/month or 36p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2016
Monthly Cost
£238
est. annual total
New From
£24,000
Euro NCAP tested the Ateca in 2016 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
93%
Child Occupant
84%
Pedestrian
70%
Safety Assist
60%
There are 11 known DVSA recalls affecting the SEAT Ateca. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2023/273
In vehicles produced in a specific period with airbags from manufacturer Takata in the event of an accident with airbag activation the driver airbag gas generator housing may explode.�
Build dates: 2015-06-12 to 2016-04-14
R/2022/076
In some vehicles within the range of specified VINs it is possible that they have engine design covers installed that could detach from their fixing depending on use (very sporty driving or poor road conditions) and the operating time.
Build dates: 2020-10-16 to 2022-02-14
R/2019/356
In the event of a turn signal (indicator) fault the driver may not realise
Build dates: 2016-11-01 to 2018-07-05
R/2019/305
Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
Build dates: 2018-09-26 to 2019-06-07
R/2019/230
There is a possibility that due to a manufacturing error there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.
Build dates: 2019-02-01 to 2019-02-19
+ 6 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old SEAT Ateca are estimated at around £2,861 per year, or £238 per month.
Fuel
£1,139
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£872
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Ateca achieves a combined fuel economy of around 46.3 mpg (38.7 mpg urban, 43.5 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATECA | PETROL | 46.3 mpg | 1.0L |
| ATECA | PETROL | 43.5 mpg | 1.0L |
| ATECA | PETROL | 53.3 mpg | 1.4L |
| ATECA | PETROL | 44.8 mpg | 1.5L |
| ATECA | PETROL | 42.2 mpg | 1.5L |
| ATECA | DIESEL | 64.2 mpg | 1.6L |
| ATECA | DIESEL | 54.3 mpg | 1.6L |
| ATECA | DIESEL | 57.6 mpg | 2.0L |
Starting from £24,000 new, a SEAT Ateca typically retains about 50% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 68% | £16,200 | −£7,800 |
| 2 years | 57% | £13,750 | −£10,250 |
| 3 years | 50% | £12,100 | −£11,900 |
| 4 years | 45% | £10,900 | −£13,100 |
| 5 years | 42% | £10,050 | −£13,950 |
| 6 years | 39% | £9,350 | −£14,650 |
| 7 years | 37% | £8,750 | −£15,250 |
| 8 years | 35% | £8,350 | −£15,650 |
| 9 years | 33% | £7,900 | −£16,100 |
| 10 years | 31% | £7,500 | −£16,500 |
There are currently 73,867 licensed and 259 SORN Atecas in the UK (74,126 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the Ateca 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2016. It scored 93% for adult occupant protection, 84% for child occupant protection, 70% for vulnerable road users, and 60% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Ateca are estimated at around £2,861 per year (£238/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 11 known safety recalls affecting the Ateca. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Ateca starts from around £24,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 42% of its original value.
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