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SEAT ATECA Common
As of 2026 Q1, 74,220 SEAT ATECAs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 74,431 in 2025 Q4 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 211 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1,212 (1.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 74,220 on the road.
Rarer than 5% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the ATECA
The SEAT Ateca is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured by Spanish automaker SEAT. The brand's first SUV offering, the Ateca is built on the Volkswagen Group MQB A1 platform and sits in the C-SUV segment, between the Arona and Tarraco within SEAT's crossover SUV lineup. It was unveiled as a production vehicle on 1 March 2016 in Barcelona.
SEAT ATECA — questions & answers
How many SEAT ATECA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 74,220 SEAT ATECA were still registered in the UK — 73,931 licensed and on the road, plus 289 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SEAT ATECA rare?
The SEAT ATECA is common, with 74,220 still on the road, making it rarer than 5% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the SEAT ATECA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SEAT ATECA on UK roads rose by 1,212 (1.7%).
What fuel do most SEAT ATECA use?
Most SEAT ATECA run on petrol — about 81% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the SEAT ATECA peak?
The SEAT ATECA peaked at 74,431 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2016 Q3.