2018 SEAT Ateca 1.4L Petrol · GN18 UPZ
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 82,843 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GN18 UPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 82,843 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.
GN18 UPZ 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 (GN18 UPZ) between April 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GN18 UPZ Mileage History
- 09/04/202463,710 mi
- 09/04/202463,710 mi
- 18/03/202573,899 mi+10,189 mi
- 28/01/202682,843 mi+8,944 mi
- 28/01/202682,843 mi
Average of roughly 10,601 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: 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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