2010 SEAT Altea · 4,467 MOT tests
2010 SEAT Altea reliability
2010 SEAT Alteas fail 41.1% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 12 Altea years (4,467 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alteas: 41.2%)
- 41.1%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alteas: 41.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 102,671
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,467
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: about average for its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: about average for its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.9% of tests fail here (40% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 SEAT Altea
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.8%
- Lights and electrics13.3%
- Brakes11.9%
- Tyres7.6%
- Body, chassis and structure6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.25%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 4.5%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.82%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 2.66%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 2.64%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.62%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.02%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.19%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.85%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (6.27%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 SEAT Altea reliable?
2010 SEAT Alteas fail 41.1% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 12 Altea years (4,467 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 SEAT Altea MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.25% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (4.5% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 SEAT Altea have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 SEAT Altea shows 102,671 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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