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M444 EAW

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,024 mi
Last recorded128,024 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 EAW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 128,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread is worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer side wall is starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp is not working

Fail 2 Jan 2026 128,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread is worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer side wall is starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp is not working

Pass 9 Jan 2025 121,094 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Outer casing is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wing repeater lens is missing

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

The reversing lamp is not working

Fail 9 Jan 2025 121,094 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Outer casing is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wing repeater lens is missing

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

The reversing lamp is not working

Pass 5 Jan 2024 114,066 miles

Nearside Front wing repeater outer lens missing

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Fail 5 Jan 2024 114,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wing repeater outer lens missing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 10 Jan 2023 106,534 miles

Nearside Front Wing panel is damaged

Nearside Front Wing repeater lens is missing

Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,465 miles

Nearside Front Wing panel is damaged

Nearside Front Wing repeater lens is missing

Fail 10 Jan 2022 99,433 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IS worn on the inside edge and has a deep cut in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wing panel is damaged

Nearside Front Wing repeater lens is missing

Pass 12 Jan 2021 93,551 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 93,551 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,764 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,971 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 70,918 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 70,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,741 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,161 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 41,683 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,850 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,548 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 18,639 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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M444 EAW is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M444 EAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M444 EAW registered?

M444 EAW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is M444 EAW safe to buy?

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