2018 SEAT Ateca 1.6L Diesel · YM18 FRF
2018 SEAT Ateca (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13/07/2018. Recorded mileage 61,254 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1598cc
YM18 FRF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 61,254 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.
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.
YM18 FRF Mileage History
- 28/07/202223,292 mi
- 28/07/202223,309 mi+17 mi
- 22/07/202335,429 mi+12,120 mi
- 03/08/202445,550 mi+10,121 mi
- 29/07/202561,254 mi+15,704 mi
Average of roughly 12,639 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YM18 FRF 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 (YM18 FRF) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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