2020 SEAT Ateca 1.5L Petrol · YR20 FPL
2020 SEAT Ateca (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 49,786 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR20 FPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 49,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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YR20 FPL 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 (YR20 FPL) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 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 (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YR20 FPL Mileage History
- 03/03/202327,749 mi
- 03/03/202327,748 mi-1 mi
- 29/02/202435,870 mi+8,122 mi
- 05/03/202542,650 mi+6,780 mi
- 02/03/202649,786 mi+7,136 mi
Average of roughly 7,352 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: Excellent
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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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