2020 SEAT Ateca 1.5L Petrol · LD20 YKA
2020 SEAT Ateca (1.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 44,858 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD20 YKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 44,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD20 YKA 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 (LD20 YKA) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))”.
LD20 YKA Mileage History
- 13/06/202323,082 mi
- 21/06/202433,004 mi+9,922 mi
- 24/06/202538,872 mi+5,868 mi
- 24/06/202538,872 mi
- 18/06/202644,858 mi+5,986 mi
Average of roughly 7,224 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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