Seat Altea
MOT data from 20,754 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 73.9%. Average mileage at test: 112,083 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,016 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 936 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 758 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 741 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 724 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 533 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 502 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 453 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 421 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 404 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 16,730 | 74.8% |
| Petrol | 4,024 | 70.6% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 410 | 67.1% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2005 | 983 | 67.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2006 | 1,964 | 71% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2007 | 3,205 | 72.3% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2008 | 2,701 | 71.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2009 | 2,453 | 73.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2010 | 2,057 | 73.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2011 | 1,731 | 74.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2012 | 2,052 | 78.2% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2013 | 1,741 | 78.3% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2014 | 874 | 81.8% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2015 | 576 | 83.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
73,724 mi
Median
108,337 mi
75th percentile
136,108 mi
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