2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · AP18 DFA
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22/06/2018. Recorded mileage 138,638 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Norwich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1598cc
AP18 DFA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
- 138,638 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
AP18 DFA Mileage History
- 11/06/202278,186 mi
- 01/06/202395,414 mi+17,228 mi
- 07/06/2024108,686 mi+13,272 mi
- 19/06/2025138,638 mi+29,952 mi
Average of roughly 19,996 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AP18 DFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Ateca (AP18 DFA) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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