SEAT Altea XL MOT Results
Registered in 200962.3% pass rate
from 239 tests in 2017
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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Altea XL is unusually good or bad.
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17% fail on
Suspension
(60% worse than other 2009 cars)
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8.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 7.5% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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5.9% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.9% fail on Condition
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3.8% fail on
Shock absorbers
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.84% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.84% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.84% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.84% fail on Constant velocity joints
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0.84% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.42% fail on Front suspension joints
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8.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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12% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
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2.1% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.1% fail on Individual lamps
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2.1% fail on
Flashing type
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1.7% fail on
Position lamps
- 1.7% fail on Rear lamps
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0.84% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.84% fail on Headlamp
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0.42% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.42% fail on Fog lamp
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8.8% fail on
Tyres
- 5.9% fail on Condition
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth
- 0.42% fail on Valve stem
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6.7% fail on
Brakes
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4.6% fail on
Hub components
- 3.8% fail on Brake pads
- 0.42% fail on Brake linings
- 0.42% fail on Brake discs
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2.1% fail on
Brake performance
- 1.3% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.84% fail on Front wheels
- 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.42% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.42% fail on
Components
- 0.42% fail on Reservoirs
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0.42% fail on
Components
- 0.42% fail on ABS
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4.6% fail on
Hub components
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4.2% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.3% fail on Wipers
- 0.84% fail on Washers
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3.8% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
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1.3% fail on
Fuel system
(5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Cap (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.42% fail on System
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1.7% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.7% fail on Registration plate
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0.84% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.84% fail on
Doors
- 0.42% fail on Passengers front
- 0.42% fail on Passengers other
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0.84% fail on
Doors
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0.42% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.42% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review
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SEAT Altea (2004 - 2015)
Roomy cabin with a decent boot. Distinctive styling. Excellent crash test rating.