2018 SEAT Ateca 1.0L Petrol · AE18 WFJ
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 71,603 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE18 WFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 71,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE18 WFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Ateca (AE18 WFJ) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AE18 WFJ Mileage History
- 17/03/202239,553 mi
- 05/04/202348,803 mi+9,250 mi
- 26/03/202456,097 mi+7,294 mi
- 14/03/202563,820 mi+7,723 mi
- 01/04/202671,603 mi+7,783 mi
Average of roughly 7,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Ateca
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: SEAT ATECA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Haldex Pump Failure (4Drive)(Moderate)
Lack of servicing leads to the filter clogging and the pump burning out, resulting in FWD only.
- 1.5 TSI "Kangarooing"(Moderate)
The engine can hesitate or "hop" when pulling away cold, a known software mapping issue.
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