2018 SEAT Ateca 1.0L Petrol · WD18 BYU
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21/07/2018. Recorded mileage 47,312 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
WD18 BYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 47,312 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: Below 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.
WD18 BYU Mileage History
- 22/08/202328,989 mi
- 22/08/202328,989 mi
- 22/08/202438,674 mi+9,685 mi
- 23/08/202438,675 mi+1 mi
- 21/08/202547,312 mi+8,637 mi
Average of roughly 9,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WD18 BYU 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 (WD18 BYU) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 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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