2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · WD18 CSZ
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 57,419 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD18 CSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 57,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD18 CSZ 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 CSZ) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
WD18 CSZ Mileage History
- 17/08/202234,179 mi
- 17/02/202338,785 mi+4,606 mi
- 08/03/202444,508 mi+5,723 mi
- 02/10/202447,906 mi+3,398 mi
- 10/09/202557,419 mi+9,513 mi
Average of roughly 7,579 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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