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SM04 DEM

2018 Seat Ateca

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,532 mi
Last recorded52,532 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Seat Ateca40,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 DEM
MakeSeat
ModelAteca
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 52,532 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 47,710 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 42,985 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 34,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 25,220 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 20,199 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bellow 40mm wipe Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 20,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bellow 40mm wipe Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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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SM04 DEM is a 2018 Seat Ateca in Grey 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM04 DEM?

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What year was SM04 DEM registered?

SM04 DEM is a 2018 Seat Ateca, first registered on 27 October 2018.

Is SM04 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM04 DEM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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