2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · MA18 PYP
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 110,172 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA18 PYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 110,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA18 PYP 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 (MA18 PYP) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pad condition (1.2.1 (g))”.
MA18 PYP Mileage History
- 07/09/202374,503 mi
- 12/09/202494,616 mi+20,113 mi
- 16/09/202494,786 mi+170 mi
- 09/09/2025110,169 mi+15,383 mi
- 09/09/2025110,172 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 17,771 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: Below Average
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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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