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SEAT Altea MOT Results

Registered in 2008
54.8% pass rate
from 2,513 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Altea is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (30% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 10% fail on Springs (75% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (75% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Mounting
    • 8.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (93% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
      • 0.080% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms (32% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Ball joint (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.48% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.20% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.040% fail on Axles
      • 0.040% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.040% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Individual direction indicators (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters (66% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.28% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.28% fail on Horn
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.080% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.080% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (74% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (75% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (87% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.080% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt
          • 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.48% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.080% fail on Cable
        • 0.040% fail on Lever
    • 0.72% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.68% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.28% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.32% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.040% fail on Pedal
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.040% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.040% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.28% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust system (49% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Doors (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Panel (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.080% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.040% fail on Pipe
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.080% fail on Seats
      • 0.080% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.080% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.080% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.080% fail on Undertray
    • 0.040% fail on Chassis
      • 0.040% fail on Chassis condition
  • 7.9% fail on Tyres (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Condition (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (27% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Compression ignition (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.44% fail on Emissions not tested (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.56% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.080% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.080% fail on Sound deadening material (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.040% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.44% fail on Condition
      • 0.080% fail on Requirements
  • 0.88% fail on Steering (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Steering linkage components (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Track rod end (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.040% fail on Motorcycle derived steering systems
      • 0.040% fail on Head bearings
  • 0.80% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.040% fail on Condition
  • 0.040% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.040% fail on Doors
      • 0.040% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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