2018 SEAT Ateca 1.5L Petrol · TC13 RLC
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 47,655 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,655 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TC13 RLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 47,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TC13 RLC 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 (TC13 RLC) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
TC13 RLC Mileage History
- 30/09/202117,497 mi
- 27/09/202224,949 mi+7,452 mi
- 20/09/202332,116 mi+7,167 mi
- 04/09/202438,518 mi+6,402 mi
- 15/09/202547,655 mi+9,137 mi
Average of roughly 7,617 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: 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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