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AY18 HLJ

2018 Seat Ateca

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,594 mi
Last recorded46,594 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Ateca40,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 HLJ
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 46,594 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 46,223 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 44,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 31,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 25,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp has slight movement at bottom bracket

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 20,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp has slight movement at bottom bracket

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 15,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components

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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AY18 HLJ 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 AY18 HLJ registered?

AY18 HLJ is a 2018 Seat Ateca, first registered on 20 April 2018.

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