2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · JB16 RAM
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 65,482 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JB16 RAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 65,482 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.
JB16 RAM 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 (JB16 RAM) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JB16 RAM Mileage History
- 18/03/202340,144 mi
- 22/03/202448,455 mi+8,311 mi
- 21/03/202556,612 mi+8,157 mi
- 21/03/202556,612 mi
- 20/03/202665,482 mi+8,870 mi
Average of roughly 8,429 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: Good
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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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