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FD18 EBM

2018 Seat Ateca

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,076 mi
Last recorded223,076 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Ateca40,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD18 EBM
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 223,076 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 184,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 184,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured cracked where wishbone mounts (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush pulled out of arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush pulled out of wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2024 158,262 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 119,258 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 97,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

full under body shields fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2022 97,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

full under body shields fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 77,419 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 77,419 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Seat Ateca?

Based on 226,507 MOT tests across 41,844 vehicles.

89.5%
Pass Rate
7,674
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
41,844
On UK Roads
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FD18 EBM is a 2018 Seat Ateca in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Seat Ateca models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 40,385 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Seat Ateca typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this Seat Ateca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD18 EBM is a 2018 Seat Ateca, first registered on 22 May 2018.

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