MOT reliability
Seat Alter
4 vehicles · 71 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Seat Alter vehicles and 71 completed MOT tests, the Seat Alter has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 111,312 miles.
4
Vehicles
71
MOT tests
6,774
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Seat Alter problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Seat Alter MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension50%
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Other13%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Brakes10%
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Body & structure8%
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Steering5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Identification & plates3%
Seat Alter pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 6 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3), Petrol (1)
Most common Seat Alter MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Seat Alter MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (3 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Seat Alter pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 46 | 80% | 101,030 |
| 2005 | 1 | 25 | 68% | 142,159 |
Seat Alter reliability FAQ
Across 4 Seat Alter vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Seat Alter MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)); Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Seat Alter in our data has covered around
111,312 miles.
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