SEAT Altea XL MOT Results
Registered in 201369.5% pass rate
from 266 tests in 2021
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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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Altea XL is unusually good or bad.
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8.6% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
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3.0% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.9% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
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1.5% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.75% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.75% fail on Horn (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.38% fail on Position lamp
- 0.38% fail on Rear reflectors
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7.9% fail on
Suspension
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6.8% fail on
Springs
(87% worse than other 2013 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Coil springs
(87% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 6.8% fail on Coil spring (87% worse than other 2013 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Coil springs
(87% worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.75% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.38% fail on Ball joint
- 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers
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6.8% fail on
Springs
(87% worse than other 2013 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Tyres
- 5.6% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth
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6.4% fail on
Brakes
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3.4% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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3.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 3.0% fail on Brake pads
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0.75% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.75% fail on Brake discs
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3.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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3.0% fail on
Brake performance
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1.9% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
- 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.9% fail on
Rbt
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1.1% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
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1.9% fail on
Service brake performance
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3.4% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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3.0% fail on
Visibility
- 1.5% fail on Washers
- 1.1% fail on Wipers
- 0.38% fail on Driver's view
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1.1% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 0.38% fail on Exhaust system
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0.38% fail on
Body
- 0.38% fail on Panel
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0.38% fail on
Seats
- 0.38% fail on Driver's seat
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1.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.75% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.38% fail on
Airbags
- 0.38% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.75% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.75% fail on Registration plates
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0.75% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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0.75% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.75% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.75% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.75% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.38% fail on
Steering
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0.38% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.38% fail on Track rod end
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0.38% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.38% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.38% fail on Attachment
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.