2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 SEAT Altea MOT pass rate and common faults

1,272 MOT tests in 2024. 62.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time62.3%
Failed or needed repairs37.7%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,272 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    47 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    62 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    48 marked dangerous
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.3%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes19.3%
  2. Lights & electrics18.6%
  3. Suspension18.3%
  4. Tyres8.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  6. Body & chassis5.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding7.7%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2011 SEAT Altea?

In 2024, 62.3% of 2011 SEAT Altea cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,272 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 SEAT Altea?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2011 SEAT Altea reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).