2020 SEAT Ateca 1.5L Petrol · LA17 LOU
2020 SEAT Ateca (1.5L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2020. Recorded mileage 52,882 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA17 LOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 52,882 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.
LA17 LOU 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 (LA17 LOU) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LA17 LOU Mileage History
- 06/02/202332,974 mi
- 15/12/202344,287 mi+11,313 mi
- 11/03/202444,568 mi+281 mi
- 03/03/202548,656 mi+4,088 mi
- 19/02/202652,882 mi+4,226 mi
Average of roughly 6,557 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: Excellent
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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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