2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · SD18 RGZ
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 May 2018. Recorded mileage 70,101 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD18 RGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 70,101 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.
SD18 RGZ 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 (SD18 RGZ) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SD18 RGZ Mileage History
- 06/09/202232,458 mi
- 29/08/202342,889 mi+10,431 mi
- 01/09/202342,950 mi+61 mi
- 04/09/202457,060 mi+14,110 mi
- 27/08/202570,101 mi+13,041 mi
Average of roughly 12,660 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: Below 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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