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2018 SEAT Ateca 1.0L Petrol · FA18 ADO

FA18 ADO

2018 SEAT Ateca (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 72,060 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.

Make & Model
SEAT ATECA
Year / Origin
2018 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10 May 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
72,060 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2018 SEAT ATECA passed its most recent MOT on 8 May 2026 at 72,060 miles with zero defects recorded, confirming current roadworthiness. The maintenance trend is improving, as the only advisory across the entire six-test history appeared in the May 2024 test at 51,991 miles where the tester recorded front brake pads getting low. By the May 2025 test at 62,823 miles and the May 2026 test at 72,060 miles, no brake defects appeared, indicating previous owners replaced the pads and no further brake issues have surfaced. The record shows five consecutive passes with no failures across six years, reflecting consistent servicing by previous owners. Mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age. The car covered roughly 9,884 miles in the year to May 2022, 10,310 miles to May 2023, 10,694 miles to May 2024, 10,832 miles to May 2025, and 9,237 miles to May 2026. The slight dip in the final year remains within normal bounds and does not suggest prolonged storage or unusually light use. No anomalous gaps or sudden mileage jumps appear in the record, and the odometer progression across all six tests shows a steady, uninterrupted pattern consistent with regular daily driving. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs and pads in person, given the 2024 advisory on pad wear, even though subsequent tests show no recurrence. The absence of structural advisories, corrosion flags, or suspension-related defects across all six tests suggests the chassis and underbody remain sound, though a physical check for rust around the sills and wheel arches is still advisable on a seven-year-old vehicle. The consistent pass record with no emissions faults indicates the engine and exhaust system have been maintained properly, and the tester flagged no binding calipers, worn suspension bushes, or tyre irregularities at any point in the history.
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FA18 ADO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
  • 72,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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FA18 ADO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 16:52
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Ateca (FA18 ADO) between May 2022 and May 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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FA18 ADO Mileage History

  1. 10/05/202230,987 mi
  2. 03/05/202341,297 mi+10,310 mi
  3. 03/05/202451,991 mi+10,694 mi
  4. 06/05/202562,823 mi+10,832 mi
  5. 08/05/202672,060 mi+9,237 mi

Average of roughly 10,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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