2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · FA18 GVZ
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19/07/2018. Recorded mileage 158,085 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1598cc
FA18 GVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
- 158,085 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: Below 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.
FA18 GVZ Mileage History
- 11/07/202397,181 mi
- 11/07/202397,181 mi
- 12/07/2024130,623 mi+33,442 mi
- 13/07/2024130,624 mi+1 mi
- 05/06/2025158,085 mi+27,461 mi
Average of roughly 31,996 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FA18 GVZ 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 (FA18 GVZ) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2025 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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