2018 SEAT Ateca 1.4L Petrol · EF18 KDX
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2018. Recorded mileage 53,991 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF18 KDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 53,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
EF18 KDX Mileage History
- 28/03/202443,761 mi
- 26/03/202548,159 mi+4,398 mi
- 26/03/202548,169 mi+10 mi
- 24/03/202653,991 mi+5,822 mi
- 24/03/202653,991 mi
Average of roughly 5,149 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF18 KDX 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 (EF18 KDX) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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