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SEAT Ateca

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,968 cc

L20 JAEMOT history

L20 JAE is a black diesel SEAT Ateca first used on 28 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 81,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L20 JAE black SEAT Ateca – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,674 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 JAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Ateca
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
28 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 JAE was last recorded at 81,674 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 13,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,152 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,522 miles
Average per year
10,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,674 miles
  • 2025 – 68,152 miles
  • 2024 – 55,898 miles
  • 2023 – 44,303 miles
  • 2022 – 36,346 miles
  • 2021 – 27,435 miles
  • 2020 – 22,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,674 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 28 Apr 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,674 miles (+13,522)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,674 miles
    Test number
    526095265013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass68,152 miles (+12,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,152 miles
    Test number
    832752103434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass55,898 miles (+11,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,898 miles
    Test number
    173588528894
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass44,303 miles (+7,957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,303 miles
    Test number
    353634866202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass36,346 miles (+8,911)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    36,346 miles
    Test number
    185436798890
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass smashed (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass27,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    27,435 miles
    Test number
    532258190289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail27,435 miles (+5,358)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,435 miles
    Test number
    280147806712
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  8. Pass22,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    22,077 miles
    Test number
    419340375499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 JAE

Does L20 JAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 JAE is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 JAE?
The MOT on L20 JAE is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 JAE done?
L20 JAE was recorded at 81,674 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 10,129 miles a year.
Has L20 JAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 JAE has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L20 JAE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L20 JAE find?
L20 JAE passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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