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AO18 XMV

2018 Seat Ateca

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,231 mi
Last recorded119,231 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Ateca40,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 XMV
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 119,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 215/50R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 104,338 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 96,384 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 90,472 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 90,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 68,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed items hanging from rear view mirror and hung from o/s/r coat hook ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 47,248 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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AO18 XMV is a 2018 Seat Ateca in Blue 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 AO18 XMV registered?

AO18 XMV is a 2018 Seat Ateca, first registered on 14 July 2018.

Is AO18 XMV safe to buy?

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