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B13 DFM

2018 Seat Ateca

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,177 mi
Last recorded157,177 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Ateca40,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 DFM
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 157,177 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 157,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 137,056 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 137,056 miles

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety off engine cover (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 113,019 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 112,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,167 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 85,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber leaking

Fail 9 Jun 2022 85,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber leaking

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 53,578 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 53,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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B13 DFM is a 2018 Seat Ateca in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 B13 DFM registered?

B13 DFM is a 2018 Seat Ateca, first registered on 11 June 2018.

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