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SEAT Altea MOT Results

Registered in 2005
48.0% pass rate
from 1,382 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Altea is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.43% fail on Anti-roll bar (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.1% fail on Pins and bushes (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.072% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.87% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.22% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (88% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.072% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.072% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.072% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.7% fail on Stop lamp (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.65% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.072% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.51% fail on Horn
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.072% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.29% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.22% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 10.0% fail on Transmission (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Drive shafts (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 9.7% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.29% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.29% fail on Joints
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Panel (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.14% fail on System (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Hose
    • 0.36% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.072% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.072% fail on Door condition
    • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.072% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.072% fail on Seats
      • 0.072% fail on Driver's seat
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (57% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (70% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.072% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.072% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.072% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.072% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.80% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.072% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.072% fail on Cable
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.94% fail on Electronic stability control (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.51% fail on Rigid brake pipes (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Air and vacuum systems (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Servos (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.072% fail on Leaks
    • 0.36% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.072% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.072% fail on Brake fluid
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.072% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.072% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 4.6% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.072% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.072% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
    • 0.22% fail on Noise suppression (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Undertray (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.072% fail on Other leaks
  • 11% fail on Tyres (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.36% fail on Size/type
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.6% fail on Washers
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (79% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Seat belts (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on Airbags
      • 0.22% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (54% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.51% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.51% fail on Electronic power steering (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
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