2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · NE55 AVD
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 73,595 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NE55 AVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 73,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NE55 AVD 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 (NE55 AVD) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
NE55 AVD Mileage History
- 31/08/202246,004 mi
- 31/08/202351,493 mi+5,489 mi
- 28/08/202461,141 mi+9,648 mi
- 27/03/202565,225 mi+4,084 mi
- 22/04/202673,595 mi+8,370 mi
Average of roughly 7,577 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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