SEAT ALTEA XL MOT pass rate
65.8% of 1,765 SEAT ALTEA XL MOT tests pass.
The ALTEA XL passes 65.8% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SEAT models (80.3%).
The SEAT ALTEA XL passes 65.8% 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 76.8% at 6–10 years to 59.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 76.8% | 69 | 83,326 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.9% | 928 | 103,108 miles |
| 15+ years | 59.9% | 768 | 126,875 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SEAT ALTEA XL
The most common reason the SEAT ALTEA XL fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 60.6% | Not working |
| Suspension | 55.0% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 47.1% | Excessively binding |
| Tyres | 25.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 22.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 9.5% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 2.1% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | Inscription illegible |
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 XL?
- 65.8% of SEAT ALTEA XL MOT tests pass, based on 1,765 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SEAT ALTEA XL?
- The most common reason the SEAT ALTEA XL fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SEAT ALTEA XL'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.