2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · KU51 STY
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 22,358 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU51 STY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2022
- 22,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KU51 STY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Seat Ateca (KU51 STY) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KU51 STY Mileage History
- 06/10/202222,358 mi
- 17/10/202222,358 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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