2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 SEAT Altea MOT pass rate and common faults

554 MOT tests in 2024. 46.2% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time46.2%
Failed or needed repairs53.8%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 554 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.3%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.1%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.1%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  10. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated4.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.3%
  2. Brakes30.5%
  3. Suspension24.7%
  4. Body & chassis15.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks12.5%
  6. Tyres11.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.8%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.9%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2005 SEAT Altea?

In 2024, 46.2% of 2005 SEAT Altea cars passed their MOT first time, across 554 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 SEAT Altea?

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

Is the 2005 SEAT Altea reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).