2018 SEAT Ateca 1.0L Petrol · DC18 WLE
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13/08/2018. Recorded mileage 94,510 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
DC18 WLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 94,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
DC18 WLE Mileage History
- 25/07/202260,296 mi
- 20/07/202376,821 mi+16,525 mi
- 16/08/202489,569 mi+12,748 mi
- 19/08/202489,581 mi+12 mi
- 18/08/202594,510 mi+4,929 mi
Average of roughly 11,155 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DC18 WLE 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 (DC18 WLE) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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