Seat Altea xl
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 8 years from 2,285 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
2,285
Best Year
2013 (80%)
Years Covered
8
How reliable is the Seat Altea xl?
Seat Altea xl by Year
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About the Seat Altea xl
The Seat Altea xl has been tested 2,285 times in 2024 MOT data across 8 model years (2007 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2013 model is the most reliable with a 80% pass rate from 436 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 68%. The 12 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer SEAT ALTEA XLs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 128,166 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 86,546 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Seat brand average of 85%, the Altea xl is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Seat models.
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