2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · MR56 WLM
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 2018. Recorded mileage 49,115 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR56 WLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 49,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MR56 WLM 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 (MR56 WLM) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
MR56 WLM Mileage History
- 11/04/202229,927 mi
- 10/04/202334,096 mi+4,169 mi
- 08/04/202438,581 mi+4,485 mi
- 07/04/202543,822 mi+5,241 mi
- 07/04/202649,115 mi+5,293 mi
Average of roughly 4,811 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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