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2021 Cupra Ateca Comfrt And Snd Tsi 4d Sa MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Ateca Comfrt And Snd Tsi 4d Sa models manufactured in 2021, based on 73 real MOT test results.

95.9%
Pass Rate
4.1%
Fail Rate
73
Total Tests
24,701
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2021 Cupra Ateca Comfrt And Snd Tsi 4d Sa MOT Analysis

The 2021 Cupra Ateca Comfrt And Snd Tsi 4d Sa has an MOT pass rate of 95.9% based on 73 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 24,701 miles on the odometer. With a 4.1% failure rate, the 2021 Ateca Comfrt And Snd Tsi 4d Sa is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2021 Cupra Ateca Comfrt And Snd Tsi 4d Sa is Brakes, responsible for 2.7% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Identification of the vehicle is the second most common issue at 2.7%. Visibility follows at 2.7%.

⚠ Based on limited data (73 tests)

Top failures specific to 2021 models only. The overall Ateca Comfrt And Snd Tsi 4d Sa page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Brakes 2.7%
Identification of the vehicle 2.7%
Visibility 2.7%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Brakes2.7%2
2Identification Of The Vehicle2.7%2
3Visibility2.7%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 24,701 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Brakes1.11% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle1.11% per 10K miVisibility1.11% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Brakes1.112.7%2
Identification of the vehicle1.112.7%2
Visibility1.112.7%2

Mileage Statistics

24,701
Mean
26,263
Median
20,946
25th Percentile
26,362
75th Percentile
1.66% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2021 Cupra Ateca Comfrt And Snd Tsi 4d Sa has an MOT pass rate of 95.9% based on 73 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 24,701 miles on the odometer. With a 4.1% failure rate, the 2021 Ateca Comfrt And Snd Tsi 4d Sa is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2021 Cupra Ateca Comfrt And Snd Tsi 4d Sa, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 24,701 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Brakes — 2.7% of failures

Brakes issues account for 2.7% of MOT failures on 2021 Cupra Ateca Comfrt And Snd Tsi 4d Sa models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Identification of the vehicle — 2.7% of failures

Identification of the vehicle issues account for 2.7% of MOT failures on 2021 Cupra Ateca Comfrt And Snd Tsi 4d Sa models. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.

Visibility — 2.7% of failures

Visibility issues account for 2.7% of MOT failures on 2021 Cupra Ateca Comfrt And Snd Tsi 4d Sa models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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