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Seat Altea MOT pass rate and common problems

66.3% of Seat Alteas passed the 2024 MOT (14,538 first tests): 58.5% at the first attempt and 7.7% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 2 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 6% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 105.8 (95% CI 103.8–107.8; 100 = normal).

Seat Altea at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate66.3%incl. 7.7% fixed at the test centre202414538
Passed at the first attempt58.5%all first tests202414538
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 103.8–107.8)105.8index100 = normal for its age · rank 519 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202414538
Biggest excess: Suspension30.9per 10023.1 same-age2019–2024119853
Dangerous defects15.8per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024119853
Advisory items156.9per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024119853
strip · Seat Altea · MOT Risk Index · 105.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Seat Altea. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 519 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 495 and 538 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Seat Altea index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank519of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202414538
Best rank within its 95% interval495rankother models held where they are202414538
Worst rank within its 95% interval538rankother models held where they are202414538

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 110.7 to 105.8 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Seat Altea MOT, and how often?

Seat Altea MOTs fail most often on suspension: 30.9 per 100 tests, against 23.1 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 119,853).

bar · Seat Altea · Suspension · 30.9 vs 23.1 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension30.9per 10023.12019–202437008
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment24per 10026.22019–202428736
Brakes18.4per 10016.22019–202422020
Body, chassis, structure15.7per 1008.32019–202418840
Tyres12per 10010.32019–202414421
Visibility9per 1009.62019–202410728

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 119,853 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Seat Altea compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Seat Altea is tyres at age 5: 6.8 failures per 100 tests, against 5.1 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 1,318).

bullet · Seat Altea · Tyres, age 5 · 6.8 vs 5.1 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 5: 6.8 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 4.0 vs 3.1. Suspension, age 5: 2.4 vs 2.2. Tyres, age 6: 6.3 vs 5.5. Brakes, age 6: 4.3 vs 3.8. Suspension, age 6: 4.3 vs 3.7. Tyres, age 7: 6.7 vs 6.0. Brakes, age 7: 5.0 vs 4.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 56.8per 1005.12019–20241318
Brakes, age 54.0per 1003.12019–20241318
Suspension, age 52.4per 1002.22019–20241318
Tyres, age 66.3per 1005.52019–20242960
Brakes, age 64.3per 1003.82019–20242960
Suspension, age 64.3per 1003.72019–20242960
Tyres, age 76.7per 1006.02019–20244791
Brakes, age 75.0per 1004.52019–20244791
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 75.0per 1005.72019–20244791
Tyres, age 86.7per 1006.32019–20246273
Brakes, age 85.7per 1005.42019–20246273
Suspension, age 87.1per 1007.82019–20246273

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Seat Altea's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Seat Altea advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: suspension advisories became a fail at the next MOT 26.3% of the time.

funnel · Seat Altea · Suspension · 26.3 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 26.3 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension26.3% next failmedian model2019–202417838
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment23.6% next failmedian model2019–20241887
Body, chassis, structure21.2% next failmedian model2019–20245376
Brakes15.8% next failmedian model2019–202422906
Tyres11.6% next failmedian model2019–202426989
Noise, emissions and leaks8.9% next failmedian model2019–20244213
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems6.0% next failmedian model2019–20241365
Identification of the vehicle3.6% next failmedian model2019–20243027
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road wheels1.1% next failmedian model2019–2024524
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20246703

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Seat Altea got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Seat Altea MOTs flag tyres most: 48.8 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 119,853).

bar · Seat Altea · Tyres · 48.8 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres48.8per 10039.72019–202458431
Brakes41.3per 10034.72019–202449479
Suspension36.2per 10026.22019–202443405
Non-component advisories8.1per 1007.82019–20249685
Body, chassis, structure7.1per 1004.62019–20248507
Noise, emissions and leaks5.6per 1005.22019–20246763

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 119,853 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Seat Altea?

For Seat Alteas aged 12 to 14 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 28.1% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 15,428).

bar · Seat Altea · Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass · 5.1 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20241975
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–20241975
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20241975
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20241975
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20241975
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20241975
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20241975
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20241975
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–2024994
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–2024994
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.4% next fail2019–2024994
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–2024994
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–2024994
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–2024994
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–2024994
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail9.3% next fail2019–2024631
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–2024631
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.4% next fail2019–2024631
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.8% next fail2019–2024631
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.8% next fail2019–2024631
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–2024631
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–2024631
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–20246852
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–20246852
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–20246852
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–20246852
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20246852
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20246852
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20246852
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20246852
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20246852
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20246852
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20246852
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.9% next fail2019–20245115
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.1% next fail2019–20245115
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–20245115
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–20245115
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.9% next fail2019–20245115
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–20245115
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20245115
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–20245115
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20245115
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20245115
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20245115
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail14.8% next fail2019–20244162
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail12.0% next fail2019–20244162
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.4% next fail2019–20244162
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail8.4% next fail2019–20244162
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.2% next fail2019–20244162
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.1% next fail2019–20244162
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.2% next fail2019–20244162
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–20244162
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20244162
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20244162
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20244162
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass16.5% next fail2019–20248970
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.7% next fail2019–20248970
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–20248970
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.1% next fail2019–20248970
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.4% next fail2019–20248970
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–20248970
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20248970
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20248970
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20248970
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20248970
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20248970
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory21.0% next fail2019–20248558
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory13.8% next fail2019–20248558
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.5% next fail2019–20248558
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.8% next fail2019–20248558
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.0% next fail2019–20248558
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.2% next fail2019–20248558
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.6% next fail2019–20248558
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20248558
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20248558
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20248558
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20248558
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail23.7% next fail2019–202410598
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail17.5% next fail2019–202410598
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.4% next fail2019–202410598
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.4% next fail2019–202410598
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.8% next fail2019–202410598
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.8% next fail2019–202410598
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.9% next fail2019–202410598
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–202410598
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–202410598
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202410598
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202410598
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass20.7% next fail2019–20248803
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass14.9% next fail2019–20248803
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass12.8% next fail2019–20248803
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass9.7% next fail2019–20248803
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.2% next fail2019–20248803
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.0% next fail2019–20248803
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–20248803
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–20248803
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20248803
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20248803
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20248803
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory26.6% next fail2019–20249939
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory19.1% next fail2019–20249939
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory16.9% next fail2019–20249939
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory12.5% next fail2019–20249939
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.3% next fail2019–20249939
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.2% next fail2019–20249939
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20249939
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–20249939
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.6% next fail2019–20249939
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20249939
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20249939
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail28.1% next fail2019–202415428
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail21.2% next fail2019–202415428
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail21.2% next fail2019–202415428
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail15.9% next fail2019–202415428
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.7% next fail2019–202415428
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.5% next fail2019–202415428
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.7% next fail2019–202415428
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–202415428
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail3.1% next fail2019–202415428
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202415428
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202415428
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass19.3% next fail2019–20242810
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass18.5% next fail2019–20242810
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass14.9% next fail2019–20242810
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass10.6% next fail2019–20242810
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.5% next fail2019–20242810
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.1% next fail2019–20242810
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.3% next fail2019–20242810
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–20242810
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–20242810
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242810
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory22.5% next fail2019–20243944
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory22.1% next fail2019–20243944
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory18.4% next fail2019–20243944
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.7% next fail2019–20243944
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory10.6% next fail2019–20243944
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.0% next fail2019–20243944
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–20243944
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20243944
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.6% next fail2019–20243944
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20243944
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20243944
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail25.6% next fail2019–20246254
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail24.9% next fail2019–20246254
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail23.2% next fail2019–20246254
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail17.7% next fail2019–20246254
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.7% next fail2019–20246254
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.4% next fail2019–20246254
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.0% next fail2019–20246254
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–20246254
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–20246254
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20246254
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20246254

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Seat Altea get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Seat Altea gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 15.8 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 81.9 major and 25.2 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Seat Altea · Dangerous defects · 15.8 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 15.8 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects15.8per 10011.22019–2024119853

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 119,853 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Seat Altea still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Seat Altea go from 28.7% at age 9 (rough estimate: 464 tests, 95% interval 24.7–32.9%) to 53.2% at age 19, against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (2024, n = 14,538).

line · Seat Altea · Age 9 (rough estimate: 464 tests, 95% interval 24.7–32.9%) · 28.7 vs 26.5 · 2024
Age 9 (rough estim: 28.7. Age 19: 53.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 9 (rough estimate: 464 tests, 95% interval 24.7–32.9%)28.7% failed first time26.52024464
Age 1033.0% failed first time30.12024796
Age 1134.0% failed first time33.220241466
Age 1234.8% failed first time35.720241604
Age 1337.9% failed first time38.220241310
Age 1442.6% failed first time40.420241336
Age 1543.5% failed first time41.620241621
Age 1646.9% failed first time43.120241883
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1745.2% failed first time43.120242082
Age 1847.6% failed first time43.920241146
Age 1953.2% failed first time43.52024575

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Seat Altea compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Seat Alteas fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 20, where they fail more often: 53.8% against 42.4% (2024, n = 223).

line · Seat Altea · Age 4 · 15.0 vs 13.3 · 2024
Age 4: 15.0. Age 20: 53.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 415.0% fail13.32024499
Age 516.7% fail15.120241318
Age 621.1% fail17.320242960
Age 723.3% fail20.120244791
Age 826.5% fail23.220246273
Age 931.2% fail26.720247979
Age 1034.5% fail30.020249806
Age 1139.6% fail33.4202412053
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1242% fail36.4202414527
Age 1344.3% fail38.9202415227
Age 1446.6% fail40.8202414543
Age 1548.1% fail42.3202412327
Age 1648.0% fail43.120248685
Age 1747.3% fail43.520245303
Age 1848.9% fail43.620242396
Age 1951.8% fail43.22024909
Age 2053.8% fail42.42024223

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Seat Altea years should I avoid?

The Seat Altea build year that fails most for its age is 2006: index 102.8 (95% CI 100.3–105.3) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 13,345).

Build year matters for the Seat Altea: 2006 Seat Alteas fail more than their age would predict, 2012 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Seat Altea · Build year 2004 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 3,300 tests, 95% interval 100.5–110.4) · 105.5 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2004 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 3,300 tests, 95% interval 100.5–110.4)105.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243300
Build year 2005102.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247681
Build year 2006 (worse for its age)102.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202413345
Build year 2007100index vs own age100 = normal2019–202420236
Build year 2008100.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202416290
Build year 2009100.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202412522
Build year 2010101.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20249607
Build year 2011 (better for its age)92.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248864
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2012 (better for its age)90.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202410647
Build year 201398.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20249378
Build year 2014 (better for its age)93.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244861
Build year 2015 (rough estimate: 2,857 tests, 95% interval 85.9–101.0)93.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242857

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Seat Altea MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Seat Altea MOT: about £128 (up to about £242 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 14,538).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Seat Altea · Expected repair bill · 127.6 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill127.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue14538
Estimated range lower127.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue14538
Estimated range upper242.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue14538
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)55.6GBP expected contribution180price catalogue14538
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)33.6GBP expected contribution140price catalogue14538
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)27.6GBP expected contribution150price catalogue14538
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)10.8GBP expected contribution90price catalogue14538

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Seat Altea more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 6 fail less often for their age than the Seat Altea and 2 as often or more. The Seat Altea has an MOT Risk Index of 105.8, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 14,538).

bar · Seat Altea · Seat Altea (this model) · 105.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat Altea (this model)105.8index100 = normal202414538
Seat Alhambra101.2index105.8202427380
Peugeot 508105.4index105.8202418837
Volvo S40104.6index105.8202418102
Citroen C5109.4index105.8202420466
Vauxhall Vectra105.9index105.8202429528
Hyundai i40102index105.8202421133
BMW X299.7index105.8202419091
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volvo V9096.3index105.8202414705

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Seat Altea normally do?

At age 15, the median Seat Altea had covered 114,306 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 91,962 to 140,104 miles (2024, n = 1,621).

line · Seat Altea · Age 9 median (rough estimate) · 70290 vs baseline · 2024
Age 9 median (roug: 70290. Age 19 P75: 153474. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 9 median (rough estimate)70290miles2024464
Age 9 P25 (rough estimate)55346miles2024464
Age 9 P75 (rough estimate)91084miles2024464
Age 10 median77067miles2024796
Age 10 P2560926miles2024796
Age 10 P7598223miles2024796
Age 11 median86190miles20241466
Age 11 P2567743miles20241466
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 P75107773miles20241466
Age 12 median95433miles20241604
Age 12 P2574869miles20241604
Age 12 P75117337miles20241604
Age 13 median101752miles20241310
Age 13 P2582297miles20241310
Age 13 P75124682miles20241310
Age 14 median107455miles20241336
Age 14 P2584766miles20241336
Age 14 P75132568miles20241336
Age 15 median114306miles20241621
Age 15 P2591962miles20241621
Age 15 P75140104miles20241621
Age 16 median120371miles20241883
Age 16 P2599367miles20241883
Age 16 P75144359miles20241883
Age 17 median122856miles20242082
Age 17 P2598033miles20242082
Age 17 P75146421miles20242082
Age 18 median119802miles20241146
Age 18 P2596643miles20241146
Age 18 P75143769miles20241146
Age 19 median124614miles2024575
Age 19 P25100271miles2024575
Age 19 P75153474miles2024575

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Seat Altea MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 30.8% of Seat Alteas with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 50.2% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 2,265). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Seat Altea · Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 20.9–33.7%) · 26.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 20.9–33.7%)26.8% failed first time2024179
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 25.7–40.2%)32.5% failed first time2024157
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 20.6–43.8%)31% failed first time202458
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 14.3–25.8%)19.4% failed first time2024180
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles28.6% failed first time20241196
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles35% failed first time20242288
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles40.6% failed first time20242115
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles47.6% failed first time2024729
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 20.9–42.8%)30.8% failed first time202465
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 458 tests, 95% interval 29.4–38.1%)33.6% failed first time2024458
Age 15+, 70-100k miles43.1% failed first time20241606
Age 15+, 100-140k miles47.8% failed first time20243197
Age 15+, 140k+ miles50.2% failed first time20242200

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Seat Altea last?

48.3% of Seat Alteas tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 9.9% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 57,874).

line · Seat Altea · 100,000 miles · 48.3 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 48.3. 200,000 miles: 1.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles48.3% of tested cars202457874
150,000 miles9.9% of tested cars202411863
200,000 miles1.0% of tested cars20241219

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Seat Altea driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Seat Altea index is 102.2, against 106.7 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 14,538).

slope · Seat Altea · Age and mileage adjusted index · 102.2 vs 106.7 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 106.7 vs 102.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index102.2index106.72019–202414538

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Seat Altea fuel fails its MOT less?

Petrol Seat Alteas fail first time more often than diesel ones, before allowing for age: 47.0% against 40.4%.

bar · Seat Altea · Petrol · 47.0 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol47.0% fail first timeother fuels20242325
Diesel40.4% fail first timeother fuels202412212

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Seat Altea engine is best?

For its age, the best Seat Altea engine is the diesel 1.5–1.8 litre at index 94.8, and the worst the petrol 1.5–1.8 litre at 105.8, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 14,538).

bar · Seat Altea · Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre (rough estimate: 1,024 tests, 95% interval 85.4–102.2) · 93.6 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre (rough estimate: 1,024 tests, 95% interval 85.4–102.2)93.6index vs model norm100 = model average20241024
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre94.8index vs model norm100 = model average202428964
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 1,227 tests, 95% interval 91.0–105.0)97.9index vs model norm100 = model average20241227
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 2,506 tests, 95% interval 94.8–103.6)99.2index vs model norm100 = model average20242506
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre100.3index vs model norm100 = model average202469666
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre105.8index vs model norm100 = model average202416320

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Seat Altea fail its MOT most?

Seat Altea fails first-time MOTs most in Dundee (DD): 49.7% against 40.4% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 290).

First-time failure rates for the Seat Altea range from 31.0% in the Chelmsford (CM) postcode area to 49.5% in the Exeter (EX) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Seat Altea · Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 43.9–55.4%) · 49.7 vs 41.5 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 35%. 48%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 43.9–55.4%)49.7% fail first time41.52024290
Exeter (EX)49.5% fail first time41.520242011
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 367 tests, 95% interval 44.0–54.1%)49.0% fail first time41.52024367
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 21.9–33.8%)27.4% fail first time41.52024215
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 499 tests, 95% interval 25.8–33.8%)29.7% fail first time41.52024499
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 25.3–36.1%)30.4% fail first time41.52024276
Kirkcaldy (KY)48.7% fail first time41.52024676
Plymouth (PL)48.2% fail first time41.520241563
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Truro (TR)48.1% fail first time41.520241041
Taunton (TA)47.9% fail first time41.52024935
Aberdeen (AB)47.0% fail first time41.52024656
Bristol (BS)46.6% fail first time41.520243040
Brighton (BN)46.4% fail first time41.520241228
Bath (BA)46.3% fail first time41.520241192
Portsmouth (PO)46.1% fail first time41.520241879
Salisbury (SP)45.4% fail first time41.52024865
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 458 tests, 95% interval 40.7–49.8%)45.2% fail first time41.52024458
Carlisle (CA)45.2% fail first time41.520241078
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 419 tests, 95% interval 40.4–49.9%)45.1% fail first time41.52024419
Bournemouth (BH)44.5% fail first time41.520241206
Southampton (SO)44.5% fail first time41.520241523
Gloucester (GL)44.5% fail first time41.520241447
Lincoln (LN)44.5% fail first time41.52024656
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 464 tests, 95% interval 39.9–48.9%)44.4% fail first time41.52024464
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 38.4–50.6%)44.4% fail first time41.52024250
Northampton (NN)44.0% fail first time41.520241758
Newport (NP)43.9% fail first time41.520241238
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 412 tests, 95% interval 39.0–48.5%)43.7% fail first time41.52024412
Reading (RG)43.5% fail first time41.520241729
Cardiff (CF)43.4% fail first time41.520241881
Guildford (GU)43.1% fail first time41.520241271
Darlington (DL)43.1% fail first time41.52024872
Inverness (IV)43.0% fail first time41.52024533
Huddersfield (HD)42.9% fail first time41.52024608
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 297 tests, 95% interval 37.3–48.4%)42.8% fail first time41.52024297
York (YO)42.6% fail first time41.520241199
Motherwell (ML)42.3% fail first time41.52024518
Swindon (SN)42.2% fail first time41.52024985
Oxford (OX)42.2% fail first time41.520241352
Shrewsbury (SY)42.1% fail first time41.52024729
Leeds (LS)41.8% fail first time41.520241423
Nottingham (NG)41.8% fail first time41.520242661
Cleveland (TS)41.7% fail first time41.520241337
Hull (HU)41.6% fail first time41.520241106
Stockport (SK)41.6% fail first time41.52024866
Edinburgh (EH)41.5% fail first time41.520241467
Oldham (OL)41.4% fail first time41.52024840
Bradford (BD)41.2% fail first time41.520241405
Torquay (TQ)41.2% fail first time41.520241012
Wolverhampton (WV)41.2% fail first time41.52024813
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 302 tests, 95% interval 35.7–46.7%)41.1% fail first time41.52024302
Dartford (DA)41.0% fail first time41.52024605
Durham (DH)40.6% fail first time41.52024714
Lancaster (LA)40.5% fail first time41.52024947
Walsall (WS)40.3% fail first time41.52024662
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 450 tests, 95% interval 35.8–44.8%)40.2% fail first time41.52024450
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)40.0% fail first time41.520241539
Peterborough (PE)40.0% fail first time41.520242112
Preston (PR)40.0% fail first time41.520241184
Tonbridge (TN)39.9% fail first time41.520241773
Crewe (CW)39.9% fail first time41.52024797
Chester (CH)39.8% fail first time41.52024907
Sunderland (SR)39.8% fail first time41.52024566
Ipswich (IP)39.7% fail first time41.520241594
Bolton (BL)39.5% fail first time41.52024740
Manchester (M)39.5% fail first time41.520241838
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 279 tests, 95% interval 33.9–45.3%)39.4% fail first time41.52024279
Worcester (WR)39.4% fail first time41.52024647
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 307 tests, 95% interval 34.1–45.0%)39.4% fail first time41.52024307
Medway (ME)39.4% fail first time41.520241297
Glasgow (G)39.4% fail first time41.520241539
Luton (LU)39.4% fail first time41.52024709
Hemel Hempstead (HP)39.1% fail first time41.520241007
Newcastle (NE)38.7% fail first time41.520241895
Liverpool (L)38.7% fail first time41.520241010
Milton Keynes (MK)38.7% fail first time41.520241372
Croydon (CR)38.7% fail first time41.52024584
Warrington (WA)38.5% fail first time41.52024846
Swansea (SA)37.9% fail first time41.520242582
Llandudno (LL)37.9% fail first time41.520241479
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 352 tests, 95% interval 32.9–43.0%)37.8% fail first time41.52024352
Derby (DE)37.7% fail first time41.520241999
Canterbury (CT)37.3% fail first time41.520241503
London E (E) (rough estimate: 450 tests, 95% interval 33.0–41.9%)37.3% fail first time41.52024450
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 30.9–43.8%)37.1% fail first time41.52024213
Dudley (DY)37.0% fail first time41.52024651
Coventry (CV)37% fail first time41.520241862
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 373 tests, 95% interval 32.3–42.0%)37% fail first time41.52024373
Stevenage (SG)37.0% fail first time41.52024803
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 347 tests, 95% interval 32.0–42.1%)36.9% fail first time41.52024347
Wakefield (WF)36.9% fail first time41.520241164
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 460 tests, 95% interval 32.5–41.2%)36.7% fail first time41.52024460
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 361 tests, 95% interval 31.8–41.7%)36.6% fail first time41.52024361
London SE (SE)36.5% fail first time41.52024621
Cambridge (CB)36.4% fail first time41.520241112
Doncaster (DN)36.2% fail first time41.520242390
Birmingham (B)36.1% fail first time41.520243878
Slough (SL)36.1% fail first time41.52024718
Norwich (NR)35.8% fail first time41.520242029
Blackburn (BB)35.6% fail first time41.520241052
Leicester (LE)35.6% fail first time41.520242487
Redhill (RH)35.6% fail first time41.52024929
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 435 tests, 95% interval 31.3–40.2%)35.6% fail first time41.52024435
Kilmarnock (KA)35.3% fail first time41.52024578
Sheffield (S)34.9% fail first time41.520243345
Colchester (CO)34.9% fail first time41.52024923
London W (W) (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 27.0–43.0%)34.6% fail first time41.52024133
London N (N)33.2% fail first time41.52024527
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 491 tests, 95% interval 29.0–37.3%)33.0% fail first time41.52024491
Kingston upon Thames (KT)32.4% fail first time41.52024605
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 26.5–38.0%)32% fail first time41.52024250
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 498 tests, 95% interval 27.8–35.9%)31.7% fail first time41.52024498
Chelmsford (CM)31.0% fail first time41.52024989
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 238 tests, 95% interval 25.2–36.8%)30.7% fail first time41.52024238

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Seat Altea rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Seat Altea MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.4 times the national rate: 1.04% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 14,508).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Seat Altea · Salt belt susceptibility · 1.4 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 1.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility1.4ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers14508

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Seat Altea ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 14.8% of Seat Alteas tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Seat Altea · Likely compliant · 14.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant14.8% estimate202414538

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Seat Altea?

Of failed Seat Altea MOTs, 42.2% were retested the same day and a further 54.7% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 36,116).

bar · Seat Altea · Same-day retest · 42.2 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest42.2%failed initial tests2019–202436116
Retest within 10 days54.7%failed initial tests2019–202436116
Clean MOT streak23.8%observed chains2019–202421276
Repeat advisory41.1%observed chains2019–202421276
Decreasing odometer1.0% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202423364

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Seat Altea?

Seat Alteas aged 7 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 25.4% of tests, against 41.0% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 7,588).

bullet · Seat Altea · Low-use first-time failure · 25.4 vs 41.0 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 25.4 vs 41. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure25.4%41.02019–20247588
Low-use gap-15.6percentage points8–12k miles2019–20247588

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Seat Altea likely to last?

Seat Alteas tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 8.9 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Seat Altea · Age 5 · 22.3 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 522.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 810.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 108.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 126.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)3.9years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Seat Alteas are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Seat Alteas tested at ages 4 to 6, about 43 were tested at age 19 (2024, n = 909).

line · Seat Altea · Age 4 · 23.3 vs baseline · 2024
Age 4: 23.3. Age 19: 42.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 423.3% of age 4–6 baseline2024499
Age 561.6% of age 4–6 baseline20241318
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242960
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244791
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246273
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20247979
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20249806
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202412053
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202414527
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202415227
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202414543
Age 15 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202412327
Age 16 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20248685
Age 17 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20245303
Age 18 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242396
Age 1942.5% of age 4–6 baseline2024909

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Seat Altea fails, does it fail again?

42.3% of Seat Alteas that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 34.2% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 8,490). The failure most likely to come back is ‘body, chassis, structure’: 42.2% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Seat Altea · Repeat after fail · 42.3 vs 34.2 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 42.3 vs 34.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail42.3%34.22019–20248490

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Seat Altea faults come together?

On Seat Alteas, identification of the vehicle and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 4.6 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 63).

Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 3.6–5.9)4.6liftexpected joint rate202463
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.1)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024118
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.0liftexpected joint rate2024758
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 2.6–5.6)3.9liftexpected joint rate202428
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 255 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.0)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024255
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 128 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.1)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024128
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.3liftexpected joint rate20241639
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.6)3.2liftexpected joint rate202426
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.6)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024180
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.0liftexpected joint rate20241106
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.6)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024122
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.6)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024114
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.7)3.0liftexpected joint rate202483
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.5)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024156
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.8)2.9liftexpected joint rate202458
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.7)2.9liftexpected joint rate202462
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.8liftexpected joint rate20242106
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres2.8liftexpected joint rate2024786
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 319 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024319
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks2.7liftexpected joint rate20242414
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.7liftexpected joint rate20242734
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.7)2.7liftexpected joint rate202439
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility2.6liftexpected joint rate2024686
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.6liftexpected joint rate20241121
Brakes + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate20242732
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.5liftexpected joint rate20241300
Steering + Suspension2.5liftexpected joint rate20241007
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.5liftexpected joint rate20244794
Brakes + Steering2.5liftexpected joint rate2024541
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate20243344
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.4liftexpected joint rate20241397
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.9)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024153
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 230 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024230
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.4liftexpected joint rate20243558
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 370 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.6)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024370
Body, chassis, structure + Steering2.3liftexpected joint rate2024620
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.3liftexpected joint rate2024704
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension2.3liftexpected joint rate20241509
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.7)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024114
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate20243013
Brakes + Suspension2.2liftexpected joint rate20245606
Brakes + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20242141
Tyres + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20241637
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate20247437
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.0liftexpected joint rate20244709
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.0liftexpected joint rate20243443
Suspension + Tyres1.9liftexpected joint rate20243937
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.5)1.9liftexpected joint rate202465
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate20246026
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 331 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.1)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024331
Suspension + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20243519
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20242253
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres1.8liftexpected joint rate20242383
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Seat belt installation check + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Seat Altea had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns matched to the Seat Altea; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched9campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register14538

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Seat Altea cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Seat Alteas tested at age 9, about 29 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 33 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 9 (rough estimate: 464 tests, 95% interval 24.7–32.9%)28.7% fail first time2024464
Age 10 (rough estimate: 796 tests, 95% interval 29.9–36.4%)33.0% fail first time2024796
Age 11 (rough estimate: 1,466 tests, 95% interval 31.7–36.5%)34.0% fail first time20241466
Age 12 (rough estimate: 1,604 tests, 95% interval 32.5–37.1%)34.8% fail first time20241604
Age 13 (rough estimate: 1,310 tests, 95% interval 35.3–40.5%)37.9% fail first time20241310
Age 14 (rough estimate: 1,336 tests, 95% interval 40.0–45.3%)42.6% fail first time20241336
Age 15 (rough estimate: 1,621 tests, 95% interval 41.1–45.9%)43.5% fail first time20241621
Age 16 (rough estimate: 1,883 tests, 95% interval 44.6–49.1%)46.9% fail first time20241883
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1745.2% fail first time20242082
Age 18 (rough estimate: 1,146 tests, 95% interval 44.7–50.5%)47.6% fail first time20241146
Age 19 (rough estimate: 575 tests, 95% interval 49.1–57.3%)53.2% fail first time2024575

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Seat Altea fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 60.0% of Seat Alteas failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 13,359 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Finland and the Netherlands the Seat Altea also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Seat Altea · Finland · 34.2 vs 26.3 · 2024 by country
Finland: 34.2 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 60 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Finland34.2% failed26.32024 by country1567
Netherlands60% failed50.82024 by country13359

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Seat Altea MOT matter?

Seat Alteas fail first time most in November (41.3%, against 30.6% for all cars that month) and least in March (39.5%) (2024, n = 14,538).

The month of the MOT makes little difference for the Seat Altea.

line · Seat Altea · January · 40.6 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 40.6. December: 40.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Altea: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January40.6% fail first time31.1202411731
February40.4% fail first time30.0202410525
March39.5% fail first time28.3202412477
April41.0% fail first time29.820246523
May40.4% fail first time28.820247104
June39.8% fail first time28.120248057
July40.8% fail first time29.320249516
August39.9% fail first time29.2202410186
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September40.1% fail first time28.2202412021
October40.6% fail first time30.3202412678
November41.3% fail first time30.6202411392
December40.2% fail first time29.320247643

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 14,538 initial Seat Altea tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 14,538 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Seat Altea MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/seat-altea/

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Seat Altea MOT: quick answers

What is the Seat Altea first-time MOT pass rate?

58.5% of first attempts passed in 2024 (14,538 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 14,538 primary tests: 41.48% failed first time and 66.3% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 105.8 is shown separately.