2018 SEAT Ateca 1.0L Petrol · YH18 AVK
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 73,929 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH18 AVK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 73,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH18 AVK 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 (YH18 AVK) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YH18 AVK Mileage History
- 26/01/202325,745 mi
- 26/01/202325,745 mi
- 31/01/202441,245 mi+15,500 mi
- 03/02/202557,752 mi+16,507 mi
- 13/01/202673,929 mi+16,177 mi
Average of roughly 16,245 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: Good
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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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