SEAT ALTEA MOT Pass Rate
65.9% of 4,470 SEAT ALTEA MOT tests pass.
The ALTEA passes 65.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SEAT models (79.3%).
The SEAT ALTEA passes 65.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 73.4% at 6–10 years to 62.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 73.4% | 158 | 74,330 miles |
| 10–15 years | 68.6% | 2,073 | 102,653 miles |
| 15+ years | 62.8% | 2,239 | 123,723 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SEAT ALTEA
The most common reason the SEAT ALTEA fails its MOT is suspension — present in 52.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 52.2% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 51.1% | not working |
| Brakes | 43.7% | excessively binding |
| Tyres | 21.3% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 20.8% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 12.8% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.6% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 4.3% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.8% | fixing missing |
Related SEAT models
- SEAT IBIZA — 72.4% pass rate
- SEAT LEON — 81.0% pass rate
- SEAT ARONA — 87.1% pass rate
- SEAT ATECA — 90.5% pass rate
- SEAT ALHAMBRA — 78.5% pass rate
- SEAT MII — 80.7% pass rate