SEAT Altea MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the SEAT Altea. Check any Altea by registration number below.

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70.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-16.5%

vs SEAT Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

SEAT Altea — MOT Reliability Overview

The SEAT Altea has an average MOT pass rate of 70.4%, which is 16.5 percentage points below the SEAT brand average of 86.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Altea on the road.

The most common reasons a SEAT Altea fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction. If you are preparing your Altea for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used SEAT Altea, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the SEAT Altea performs at MOT across different model years.

2015

Based on 1,062 vehicles

80.9%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

20.2%

Mileage at 10yr

135k mi

2014

Based on 1,675 vehicles

78.1%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

22.0%

Mileage at 10yr

128k mi

2013

Based on 2,941 vehicles

73.9%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

26.9%

Mileage at 10yr

134k mi

2012

Based on 3,594 vehicles

71.9%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

27.8%

Mileage at 10yr

147k mi

2011

Based on 2,893 vehicles

69.0%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

29.3%

2010

Based on 3,088 vehicles

64.8%Below Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

33.2%

2009

Based on 3,629 vehicles

63.9%Below Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

32.3%

2008

Based on 4,292 vehicles

61.6%Below Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

33.2%

2007

Based on 5,218 vehicles

63.7%Below Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

29.8%

2006

Based on 3,217 vehicles

60.9%Below Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

32.7%

2005

Based on 1,639 vehicles

59.2%Below Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

10.5%

Retest Rate

36.7%

2004

Based on 4,148 vehicles

93.7%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

40.7%

Mileage at 5yr

102k mi

Mileage at 10yr

153k mi

0

Based on 20,213 vehicles

73.3%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 5yr

108k mi

Top MOT Failures — SEAT Altea

The most common reasons a SEAT Altea fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.7%

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

3.3%

An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction

3.0%

A flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched

3.0%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

2.9%

SEAT Altea Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

3.9%

Front Offside

3.6%

Front Nearside

3.4%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for SEAT Altea

SEAT Altea — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the SEAT Altea MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT Altea?

The average MOT pass rate for the SEAT Altea is 70.4% compared to the SEAT average of 86.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a SEAT Altea?

The most common MOT failures on the SEAT Altea are: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.7%), Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction (3.3%), An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction (3.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the SEAT Altea reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 70.4%, the SEAT Altea is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a SEAT Altea?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a SEAT Altea?

Typical mileage for the SEAT Altea: 134,540 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Altea to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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