Is the SEAT Altea ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 16,876 MOT tests, around 14% of SEAT Alteas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 76% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 10%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 84% diesel, 16% petrol. Diesel Alteas in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply. Every petrol Altea in the data (2004 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 14%
- Likely charged
- 76%
- Depends on the car
- 10%
- MOT tests analysed
- 16,876
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Altea ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Alteas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Check exact car467 tested | – |
| 2014 | Check exact car790 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely charged1,485 tested | Likely compliant36 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged1,606 tested | Likely compliant108 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged1,231 tested | Likely compliant166 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged1,294 tested | Likely compliant203 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged1,501 tested | Likely compliant376 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged1,931 tested | Likely compliant355 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged2,045 tested | Likely compliant603 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged1,013 tested | Likely compliant531 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged548 tested | Check Euro standard248 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged214 tested | Check Euro standard120 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Altea
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (84% of Alteas tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
- Petrol (16% of Alteas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Alteas from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (10% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or SEAT can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Alteas fare at the MOT too: see the SEAT Altea MOT failure rate.
Buying a used SEAT Altea for London: what the MOT data shows
The SEAT Alteas in this data were first registered between 2004 and 2015. 2007 was the most common year, with 2,651 tests (16% of the total), and half were registered in 2009 or later.
Alteas from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 55% of the time, at an average of 114,251 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 58% of the time with 108,327 miles on average, so check a compliant car's condition as carefully as an older one's.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Alteas likely to comply are from 2006. 531 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 51% of the time and averaged 119,863 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Altea's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (7.6% of tests); suspension: "fractured or broken" (6.8%) and "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (5.3%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 21.6% of tests.
Overall, 59% of Alteas passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 106,838 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other SEAT models
About this data
Based on 16,876 first MOT tests of the SEAT Altea carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 16,876 MOT tests say about the SEAT Altea and London's ULEZ.
Is the SEAT Altea ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 14% of Alteas on the road are likely compliant and 76% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Altea years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Alteas first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Altea ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Alteas from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Altea is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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