2018 SEAT Ateca 1.0L Petrol · M2 JAO
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20/04/2018. Recorded mileage 19,821 miles. MOT valid until 10/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,821 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
M2 JAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 19,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
M2 JAO Mileage History
- 02/06/202310,448 mi
- 05/06/202412,924 mi+2,476 mi
- 03/02/202516,456 mi+3,532 mi
- 05/02/202516,456 mi
- 11/02/202619,821 mi+3,365 mi
Average of roughly 3,476 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M2 JAO 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 (M2 JAO) between June 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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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