2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 SEAT Altea MOT pass rate and common faults

1,312 MOT tests in 2024. 57.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time57.5%
Failed or needed repairs42.5%
Typical mileage at test108,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,312 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.1%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.6%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    73 marked dangerous
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.9%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    55 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension28.4%
  2. Brakes23.2%
  3. Lights & electrics19.1%
  4. Tyres9.3%
  5. Body & chassis7.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  3. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened8.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.3%

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 2010 SEAT Altea?

In 2024, 57.5% of 2010 SEAT Altea cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,312 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 SEAT Altea?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; service brake performance: excessively binding; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 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).