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SEAT Altea MOT Results

Registered in 2007
53.7% pass rate
from 3,377 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Altea is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 12% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 12% fail on Coil springs (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 12% fail on Coil spring (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bar (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms (26% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.92% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.24% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.089% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.089% fail on Sub-frames (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Sub-frame
  • 14% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance (47% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (80% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (97% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.059% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (43% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (47% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.95% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (54% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (71% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Brake pads (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (43% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (42% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.33% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.27% fail on Cable
        • 0.030% fail on Lever
        • 0.030% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (91% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Electronic stability control (93% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.030% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.030% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.030% fail on Valves
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.089% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.030% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (36% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (46% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.62% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (66% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 0.50% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.24% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.21% fail on Horn
      • 0.030% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.030% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.44% fail on Position lamps (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Position lamp (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 0.089% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.089% fail on Switch
    • 0.030% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Transmission (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Drive shafts (80% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Joints (82% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.21% fail on Joints
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust system (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Doors
      • 0.44% fail on Other passenger's door (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.059% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.059% fail on Door condition
    • 0.36% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Other body component
      • 0.15% fail on Panel
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.089% fail on Pipe
      • 0.030% fail on Hose
      • 0.030% fail on System
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray
    • 0.089% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.059% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.030% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 4.1% fail on Condition (38% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Size/type
  • 7.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (33% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.74% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.089% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Compression ignition (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.059% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.030% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.030% fail on Undertray
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (27% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.059% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.059% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.059% fail on View to rear
      • 0.059% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.030% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Seat belts (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Condition
      • 0.030% fail on Requirements
    • 0.089% fail on Airbags
      • 0.089% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (56% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Steering linkage components (71% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.53% fail on Electronic power steering (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Attachment (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Condition
  • 0.030% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.030% fail on Speedometer
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