2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · BN68 VAM
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 69,894 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BN68 VAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 69,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
BN68 VAM Mileage History
- 20/10/202139,005 mi
- 18/10/202250,185 mi+11,180 mi
- 03/11/202355,680 mi+5,495 mi
- 28/10/202463,138 mi+7,458 mi
- 22/10/202569,894 mi+6,756 mi
Average of roughly 7,712 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BN68 VAM 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 (BN68 VAM) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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.
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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