2020 SEAT Ateca 2.0L Petrol · RP 1799
2020 SEAT Ateca (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 39,519 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RP 1799 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 39,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RP 1799 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Seat Ateca (RP 1799) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”.
RP 1799 Mileage History
- 07/09/202321,378 mi
- 05/09/202430,496 mi+9,118 mi
- 10/09/202539,519 mi+9,023 mi
- 10/09/202539,519 mi
Average of roughly 9,026 miles per year across 4 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: Average
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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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