2018 SEAT Ateca 1.0L Petrol · LX18 XRF
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 75,936 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX18 XRF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 75,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX18 XRF 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 2018 Seat Ateca (LX18 XRF) between May 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LX18 XRF Mileage History
- 04/05/202239,406 mi
- 08/11/202354,531 mi+15,125 mi
- 06/01/202567,742 mi+13,211 mi
- 06/01/202567,744 mi+2 mi
- 05/12/202575,936 mi+8,192 mi
Average of roughly 10,176 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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