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2018 SEAT Ateca 1.4L Petrol · FY18 YLL

FY18 YLL

2018 SEAT Ateca (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 66,352 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027.

Make & Model
SEAT ATECA
Year / Origin
2018 · Lincoln
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07 May 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
66,352 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07 May 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1395cc
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FY18 YLL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
  • 66,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

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FY18 YLL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 17:38
MOT Analysis

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 (FY18 YLL) between May 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.

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FY18 YLL Mileage History

  1. 08/05/202347,147 mi
  2. 09/05/202347,150 mi+3 mi
  3. 04/05/202454,612 mi+7,462 mi
  4. 02/05/202559,779 mi+5,167 mi
  5. 02/05/202666,352 mi+6,573 mi

Average of roughly 6,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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