2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 SEAT Altea MOT pass rate and common faults

427 MOT tests in 2024. 71.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time71.2%
Failed or needed repairs28.8%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 427 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    16 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    16 marked dangerous
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.8%
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    11 marked dangerous
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.1%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.9%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.2%
  2. Brakes9.6%
  3. Tyres9.1%
  4. Suspension8.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  8. Wheels0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak11.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened7.3%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2015 SEAT Altea?

In 2024, 71.2% of 2015 SEAT Altea cars passed their MOT first time, across 427 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 SEAT Altea?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 SEAT Altea reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).