2018 SEAT Ateca 1.4L Petrol · NV18 BNF
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 63,691 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV18 BNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 63,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV18 BNF 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 (NV18 BNF) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
NV18 BNF Mileage History
- 24/06/202230,440 mi
- 26/06/202338,575 mi+8,135 mi
- 25/06/202447,990 mi+9,415 mi
- 09/07/202556,704 mi+8,714 mi
- 06/07/202663,691 mi+6,987 mi
Average of roughly 8,244 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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