2020 SEAT Ateca 1.5L Petrol · AE70 VRX
2020 SEAT Ateca (1.5L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 35,690 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE70 VRX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/09/2026
- 35,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE70 VRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Seat Ateca (AE70 VRX) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
AE70 VRX Mileage History
- 23/08/202322,536 mi
- 06/12/202431,353 mi+8,817 mi
- 15/09/202635,690 mi+4,337 mi
Average of roughly 4,294 miles per year across 3 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: Below Average
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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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