2020 SEAT Ateca 1.5L Petrol · AE20 VJA
2020 SEAT Ateca (1.5L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 81,929 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE20 VJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 81,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE20 VJA 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 2020 Seat Ateca (AE20 VJA) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Plus perished (5.2.3 (d”.
AE20 VJA Mileage History
- 08/08/202336,142 mi
- 08/08/202451,179 mi+15,037 mi
- 06/08/202565,386 mi+14,207 mi
- 06/08/202565,388 mi+2 mi
- 05/08/202681,929 mi+16,541 mi
Average of roughly 15,301 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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