2020 SEAT Ateca 2.0L Diesel · KN70 AOO
2020 SEAT Ateca (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Oct 2020. Recorded mileage 54,774 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN70 AOO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 54,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN70 AOO 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 2020 Seat Ateca (KN70 AOO) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
KN70 AOO Mileage History
- 08/10/202439,160 mi
- 08/10/202439,160 mi
- 03/10/202547,248 mi+8,088 mi
- 22/09/202654,774 mi+7,526 mi
- 23/09/202654,774 mi
Average of roughly 7,975 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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