2018 SEAT Ateca 1.4L Petrol · SM18 USW
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 44,618 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM18 USW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 44,618 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
SM18 USW Mileage History
- 01/07/202215,660 mi
- 29/06/202319,360 mi+3,700 mi
- 27/02/202422,181 mi+2,821 mi
- 27/02/202534,233 mi+12,052 mi
- 20/02/202644,618 mi+10,385 mi
Average of roughly 7,952 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM18 USW 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 USW) between July 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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