2018 SEAT Ateca 1.4L Petrol · DT18 RKU
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 52,154 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DT18 RKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 52,154 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.
DT18 RKU 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 (DT18 RKU) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DT18 RKU Mileage History
- 26/09/202229,097 mi
- 20/10/202336,998 mi+7,901 mi
- 18/10/202444,437 mi+7,439 mi
- 18/10/202444,437 mi
- 17/10/202552,154 mi+7,717 mi
Average of roughly 7,540 miles per year across 5 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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