2020 SEAT Ateca 1.5L Petrol · YC20 MPZ
2020 SEAT Ateca (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 37,061 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC20 MPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 37,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
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YC20 MPZ 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 2020 Seat Ateca (YC20 MPZ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YC20 MPZ Mileage History
- 08/03/202316,012 mi
- 15/03/202422,832 mi+6,820 mi
- 03/03/202530,355 mi+7,523 mi
- 09/03/202637,061 mi+6,706 mi
- 09/03/202637,061 mi
Average of roughly 7,007 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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