2018 SEAT Ateca 1.4L Petrol · GF18 BJU
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 71,267 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF18 BJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 71,267 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.
GF18 BJU 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 (GF18 BJU) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GF18 BJU Mileage History
- 13/04/202240,226 mi
- 19/07/202353,190 mi+12,964 mi
- 19/07/202353,191 mi+1 mi
- 15/07/202461,161 mi+7,970 mi
- 18/07/202571,267 mi+10,106 mi
Average of roughly 9,513 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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