2018 SEAT Ateca 1.0L Petrol · EL56 SHA
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2018. Recorded mileage 44,727 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
EL56 SHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 44,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
EL56 SHA Mileage History
- 24/09/202119,149 mi
- 27/09/202225,521 mi+6,372 mi
- 27/09/202331,358 mi+5,837 mi
- 27/09/202436,634 mi+5,276 mi
- 26/09/202544,727 mi+8,093 mi
Average of roughly 6,385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EL56 SHA 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 (EL56 SHA) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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