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SEAT Altea XL MOT Results

Registered in 2007
50.6% pass rate
from 342 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2007 cars)
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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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Altea XL is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
    • 9.1% fail on Springs
      • 9.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 9.1% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.29% fail on Mounting
    • 5.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.58% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.88% fail on Horn
      • 0.29% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.29% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 9.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.1% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 5.6% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.88% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
    • 5.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.29% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.29% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.88% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.88% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.29% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.29% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Drive shaft
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.58% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.29% fail on Hose
      • 0.29% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.58% fail on Doors
      • 0.58% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.58% fail on Door condition
    • 0.29% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.29% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.29% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.29% fail on Body
      • 0.29% fail on Panel
  • 8.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 6.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.1% fail on Compression ignition (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (72% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers
  • 1.5% fail on Steering
    • 0.88% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.88% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.29% fail on Power steering
      • 0.29% fail on Operation
    • 0.29% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.58% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.29% fail on Hubs
  • 0.29% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.29% fail on Doors
      • 0.29% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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