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SW18 JFF

2018 Seat Ateca

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,598 mi
Last recorded53,598 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Ateca40,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 JFF
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 53,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2025 48,560 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides starting to smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

engine cover and under trays fitted

front assist fault message on dash

Pass 1 Aug 2024 43,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted and corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2023 36,816 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

slight corrosion on both front brake discs inner surfaces

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,628 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Zero emission readings

Fail 14 Jun 2022 29,628 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Zero emission readings

Pass 26 May 2021 18,584 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SW18 JFF is a 2018 Seat Ateca in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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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What year was SW18 JFF registered?

SW18 JFF is a 2018 Seat Ateca, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is SW18 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 JFF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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