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S4 VXF

2018 Seat Ateca

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,366 mi
Last recorded67,366 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Seat Ateca40,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 VXF
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 67,366 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 165,739 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2025 165,686 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 59,602 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 160,192 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 160,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 50,344 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 153,495 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 41,611 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 143,895 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 32,817 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 133,615 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 129,511 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 129,511 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level to high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 124,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 124,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge cracked deep enough to see the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 119,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 112,541 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 104,821 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 100,958 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 87,475 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,901 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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S4 VXF is a 2018 Seat Ateca in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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What year was S4 VXF registered?

S4 VXF is a 2018 Seat Ateca, first registered on 28 November 2018.

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