2011 SEAT Altea · 4,044 MOT tests
2011 SEAT Altea reliability
2011 SEAT Alteas fail 37.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 Altea years (4,044 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alteas: 41.2%)
- 37.6%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alteas: 41.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 96,658
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,044
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.2% of tests fail here (92% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 SEAT Altea
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.8%
- Lights and electrics14.4%
- Brakes11.3%
- Tyres7.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Body, chassis and structure4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.53%
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 4.08%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.17%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 2.89%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.79%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 2.62%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.28%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.99%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.59%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.28%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.74%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 SEAT Altea reliable?
2011 SEAT Alteas fail 37.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 Altea years (4,044 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 SEAT Altea MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.53% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (4.08% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 SEAT Altea have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2011 SEAT Altea shows 96,658 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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