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VU18 CBF

2018 Seat Ateca

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,604 mi
Last recorded113,604 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Seat Ateca40,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 CBF
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 113,604 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

service due

Pass 26 Nov 2024 104,925 miles

Offside Rear light unit damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 25 Nov 2024 104,925 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged but no sharp edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 28 Nov 2023 98,564 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,572 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,640 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 65,047 miles

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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VU18 CBF is a 2018 Seat Ateca in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 VU18 CBF registered?

VU18 CBF is a 2018 Seat Ateca, first registered on 3 March 2018.

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