2018 SEAT Ateca 1.5L Petrol · RT17 TAM
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.5L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 84,569 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RT17 TAM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 84,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RT17 TAM 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 2018 Seat Ateca (RT17 TAM) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RT17 TAM Mileage History
- 06/10/202229,476 mi
- 10/10/202350,669 mi+21,193 mi
- 02/10/202469,760 mi+19,091 mi
- 09/10/202584,569 mi+14,809 mi
Average of roughly 18,310 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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