2018 SEAT Ateca 1.4L Petrol · RB18 DLB
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2018. Recorded mileage 85,550 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1395cc
RB18 DLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 85,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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.
RB18 DLB Mileage History
- 15/03/202251,764 mi
- 28/03/202360,684 mi+8,920 mi
- 21/03/202469,665 mi+8,981 mi
- 17/03/202577,481 mi+7,816 mi
- 09/03/202685,550 mi+8,069 mi
Average of roughly 8,483 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RB18 DLB 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 (RB18 DLB) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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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