2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · KA51 DAR
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.6L, diesel). First registered 23/03/2018. Recorded mileage 96,809 miles. MOT valid until 22/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,809 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1598cc
KA51 DAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 96,809 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
KA51 DAR Mileage History
- 23/02/202225,607 mi
- 27/01/202346,437 mi+20,830 mi
- 02/02/202462,253 mi+15,816 mi
- 12/02/202578,258 mi+16,005 mi
- 13/02/202696,809 mi+18,551 mi
Average of roughly 17,926 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KA51 DAR 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 (KA51 DAR) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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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