2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · WF18 WYM
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2018. Recorded mileage 77,228 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF18 WYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 77,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF18 WYM 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 (WF18 WYM) between May 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
WF18 WYM Mileage History
- 15/05/202455,585 mi
- 06/05/202566,438 mi+10,853 mi
- 06/05/202566,439 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/202677,277 mi+10,838 mi
- 25/03/202677,228 mi-49 mi
Average of roughly 11,636 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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