2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · DA18 VGX

The SEAT Ateca presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 November 2025 at 64,129 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a clean pass on 29 May 2025 at 63,115 miles. The vehicle shows no escalating faults across its history, and the absence of advisories in the last three tests indicates consistent upkeep rather than deferred repairs. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,016 miles per year. The record moves from 42,211 miles on 23 May 2023 to 52,495 miles by 29 May 2024, then 63,115 miles by May 2025, and 64,129 miles in November 2025. The near-flat 1,014-mile gain between May and November 2025 suggests reduced use in that period. A failed test on 22 May 2023 at 42,211 miles was followed by a pass one day later at the same mileage with no defects listed, implying the failure was administrative or resolved without recorded mechanical intervention. The clean MOT history leaves no flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion issues to track. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition, as MOT passes without advisories do not confirm absence of early-stage rust or worn consumables. Verify the May 2023 failure cause through DVSA failure codes, since the record omits defect detail. Given the low defect profile and stable test outcomes, previous owners appear to have maintained the Ateca to pass standard roadworthiness thresholds. Pre-purchase checks should focus on tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and brake caliper operation, which fall outside MOT fail criteria until worn beyond limits.