2020 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · ML20 KKF
2020 SEAT Ateca (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 70,201 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML20 KKF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 70,201 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML20 KKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Seat Ateca (ML20 KKF) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
ML20 KKF Mileage History
- 17/05/202333,744 mi
- 03/05/202452,437 mi+18,693 mi
- 17/04/202561,687 mi+9,250 mi
- 15/04/202670,201 mi+8,514 mi
Average of roughly 12,517 miles per year across 4 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: Excellent
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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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