2018 SEAT Ateca 2.0L Diesel · NL18 PLU
2018 SEAT Ateca (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/03/2018. Recorded mileage 69,465 miles. MOT valid until 08/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1968cc
NL18 PLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 69,465 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: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
NL18 PLU Mileage History
- 24/03/202349,903 mi
- 26/03/202457,794 mi+7,891 mi
- 27/11/202461,679 mi+3,885 mi
- 28/11/202461,674 mi-5 mi
- 09/01/202669,465 mi+7,791 mi
Average of roughly 6,991 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
NL18 PLU 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 (NL18 PLU) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 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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