2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 SEAT Altea MOT pass rate and common faults

753 MOT tests in 2024. 66.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time66.4%
Failed or needed repairs33.6%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 753 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.7%
    35 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    28 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low2.4%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    25 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.1%
  2. Brakes12.6%
  3. Suspension11.7%
  4. Tyres11.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  6. Body & chassis2.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  3. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened9.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%

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 2014 SEAT Altea?

In 2024, 66.4% of 2014 SEAT Altea cars passed their MOT first time, across 753 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 SEAT Altea?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 SEAT Altea reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).