2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · EF18 XAE
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 62,052 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF18 XAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 62,052 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.
EF18 XAE 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 XAE) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EF18 XAE Mileage History
- 27/07/202240,895 mi
- 28/07/202240,895 mi
- 24/07/202345,380 mi+4,485 mi
- 31/07/202454,259 mi+8,879 mi
- 11/07/202562,052 mi+7,793 mi
Average of roughly 7,155 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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