2018 SEAT Ateca 1.4L Petrol · SM18 OTE
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 56,682 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM18 OTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 56,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM18 OTE 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 (SM18 OTE) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 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 (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
SM18 OTE Mileage History
- 26/07/202336,067 mi
- 17/07/202442,334 mi+6,267 mi
- 14/07/202548,771 mi+6,437 mi
- 14/07/202548,772 mi+1 mi
- 21/07/202656,682 mi+7,910 mi
Average of roughly 6,902 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Ateca
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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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