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M444 SMM

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,536 mi
Last recorded94,536 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 SMM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 94,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 94,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 92,836 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 90,755 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 88,723 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,028 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,242 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 84,241 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 79,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 4,03 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 4,00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 73,001 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,295 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,529 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,689 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 SMM is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 66,675 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMM, 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 14 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M444 SMM registered?

M444 SMM is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is M444 SMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M444 SMM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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