2018 SEAT Ateca 2.0L Petrol · SM68 EFE
2018 SEAT Ateca (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 35,440 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM68 EFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2025
- 35,440 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.
SM68 EFE 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 (SM68 EFE) between November 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SM68 EFE Mileage History
- 15/11/202113,444 mi
- 29/11/202218,859 mi+5,415 mi
- 10/01/202428,887 mi+10,028 mi
- 06/01/202535,439 mi+6,552 mi
- 09/01/202535,440 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,982 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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