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VU18 WHW

2018 Seat Ateca

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,841 mi
Last recorded79,841 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Ateca40,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 WHW
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,841 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 79,841 miles

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

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 65,551 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 51,642 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 49,123 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES & SLIGHTLY CRACKING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 35,342 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 18,830 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 18,830 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (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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VU18 WHW is a 2018 Seat Ateca in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU18 WHW registered?

VU18 WHW is a 2018 Seat Ateca, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is VU18 WHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 WHW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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