2018 SEAT Ateca 1.0L Petrol · NJ68 YSM
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 39,194 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,194 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NJ68 YSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 39,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
NJ68 YSM Mileage History
- 24/05/202222,558 mi
- 24/05/202222,558 mi
- 26/04/202327,043 mi+4,485 mi
- 01/10/202434,198 mi+7,155 mi
- 24/09/202539,194 mi+4,996 mi
Average of roughly 4,984 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NJ68 YSM 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 (NJ68 YSM) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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