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2018 SEAT Ateca 1.4L Petrol · LB18 AAJ

LB18 AAJ

2018 SEAT Ateca (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2018. Recorded mileage 58,853 miles. MOT valid until 26/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model
SEAT ATECA
Year / Origin
2018 · Stanmore (North London)
MOT Status
Valid until 26/04/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage
58,853 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/04/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
1395cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2026‑04‑27 MOT at 58,853 miles passed with no defects, confirming that the SEAT Ateca is presently roadworthy and that the maintenance record shows a stable trend, as no new faults have appeared since the prior April 2025 test. Mileage has risen from 23,929 miles in June 2021 to 58,853 miles in April 2026, an average of roughly 7,350 miles per year, which aligns with the typical usage for an eight‑year‑old vehicle; the intervals between tests are generally annual, with the only notable acceleration occurring between June 2022 and April 2023 when the odometer increased by 6,372 miles in ten months. A buyer should therefore focus on the recurring front‑end issues: inspect the condition of the front brake discs for deep scoring or cracking, verify that the brake pads have been replaced beyond the 4 mm threshold indicated in earlier tests, and assess tyre tread depth and edge wear on both sides; the repeated wiper failures suggest checking the wiper linkage, motor and washer nozzles, while the absence of structural rust advisories in recent records is reassuring but should still be confirmed visually.

LB18 AAJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
  • 58,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
78
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

LB18 AAJ Mileage History

  1. 26/04/202445,898 mi
  2. 26/04/202445,898 mi
  3. 28/04/202551,505 mi+5,607 mi
  4. 28/04/202551,505 mi
  5. 27/04/202658,853 mi+7,348 mi

Average of roughly 6,474 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LB18 AAJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 19:42
MOT Analysis

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 (LB18 AAJ) between April 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 April 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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.

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