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SEAT Altea MOT Results

Registered in 2010
57.3% pass rate
from 1,548 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Altea is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (56% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 10% fail on Anti-roll bars (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage
    • 9.6% fail on Springs (77% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 9.6% fail on Coil springs (77% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 9.6% fail on Coil spring (78% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.065% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.065% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.065% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance (53% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (99% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.065% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (51% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.97% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.065% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.065% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.065% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.065% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake performance
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (46% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (62% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (63% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.065% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.065% fail on Cable
    • 0.84% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.78% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.39% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.065% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.065% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.065% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.065% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (44% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (49% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.45% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.39% fail on Direction indicators (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Flashing type (81% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Individual direction indicators (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
    • 0.065% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.065% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.065% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.065% fail on Switch
    • 0.065% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.4% fail on Tyres (39% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (40% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (39% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system (72% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.3% fail on Joints
        • 0.065% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.065% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.065% fail on Joints
    • 0.84% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.065% fail on Pipe
    • 0.065% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.065% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.065% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.065% fail on Body
      • 0.065% fail on Other body component
    • 0.065% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.065% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.065% fail on Undertray
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (50% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Compression ignition (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.065% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.065% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.065% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.065% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.065% fail on View to rear
      • 0.065% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.90% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.39% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Airbags (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
    • 0.065% fail on Condition
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