SEAT ALTEA MOT pass rate
66.7% of 18,585 SEAT ALTEA MOT tests pass.
The ALTEA passes 66.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SEAT models (80.3%).
The SEAT ALTEA passes 66.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 79.9% at 6–10 years to 62.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (7) | 7 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 79.9% | 1,150 | 74,512 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.7% | 8,474 | 101,912 miles |
| 15+ years | 62.1% | 8,954 | 123,569 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SEAT ALTEA
The most common reason the SEAT ALTEA fails its MOT is suspension — present in 52.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 52.3% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 52.0% | Not working |
| Brakes | 42.7% | Excessively binding |
| Tyres | 22.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 20.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 12.5% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 3.6% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.3% | Fixing missing |
Related SEAT models
- SEAT IBIZA — 73.9% pass rate
- SEAT LEON — 82.8% pass rate
- SEAT ARONA — 88.4% pass rate
- SEAT ATECA — 91.3% pass rate
- SEAT ALHAMBRA — 78.9% pass rate
- SEAT MII — 83.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT ALTEA?
- 66.7% of SEAT ALTEA MOT tests pass, based on 18,585 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SEAT ALTEA?
- The most common reason the SEAT ALTEA fails its MOT is suspension — present in 52.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
- Does this show the SEAT ALTEA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SEAT service history guide for how to check and keep one.