2018 SEAT Ateca 1.0L Petrol · ST51 LOU
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 67,385 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ST51 LOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 67,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
ST51 LOU Mileage History
- 19/01/202446,740 mi
- 19/01/202446,742 mi+2 mi
- 17/01/202557,157 mi+10,415 mi
- 20/01/202557,157 mi
- 16/01/202667,385 mi+10,228 mi
Average of roughly 10,359 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ST51 LOU 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 (ST51 LOU) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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