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SEAT Altea MOT Results

Registered in 2004
49.8% pass rate
from 637 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Altea is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.8% fail on Stop lamp (54% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.94% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.47% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.78% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.16% fail on Horn
    • 0.16% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.16% fail on Switch
    • 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.16% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 9.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 7.1% fail on Springs (64% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Coil springs (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Coil spring (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.94% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.47% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.47% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (74% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (84% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.7% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.31% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.31% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.16% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.16% fail on Servos
    • 0.16% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.16% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Servos
  • 12% fail on Tyres (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Tread depth (80% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.16% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 5.3% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.2% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Panel (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Other body component
    • 0.47% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
  • 8.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.47% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.63% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.47% fail on Electronic power steering (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
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