2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 SEAT Altea MOT pass rate and common faults

2,024 MOT tests in 2024. 54.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.7%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,024 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.9%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.4%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.4%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.4%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.0%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    82 marked dangerous
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics28.6%
  2. Suspension25.5%
  3. Brakes23.3%
  4. Body & chassis13.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks12.0%
  6. Tyres9.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.9%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 SEAT Altea?

In 2024, 54.7% of 2007 SEAT Altea cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,024 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 SEAT Altea?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 SEAT Altea reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).