Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Seat Altea faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Seat Altea fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
Select your Seat Altea fault guide:
Seat Altea (2004 - 2007) Fault Guide
Seat Altea (2007 - Present) Fault Guide
Seat Altea (2004 - 2007) Fault Guide
We know of 12 SEAT Altea (2004 - 2007) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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4 engine faults
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2 suspension wear items or faults
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2 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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3 recalls
Here's an example fault on the SEAT Altea (2004 - 2007)
What to look for:
Check the service history/ask the vendor if the car has had its timing belt/water pump change. This is due at no more than 70,000 miles or four years.
What it means:
If the service is due then you will have to budget for it. If the service has not been carried out as per the schedule then there is a high chance of severe damage to the engine.
What to do
If the service has been missed it is advisable to have the car inspected by a qualified mechanic. Otherwise try to negotiate a reduction of £300.00 off of the price of the vehicle.
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Seat Altea (2007 - Present) Fault Guide
We know of 11 SEAT Altea (2007 - Present) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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4 engine faults
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2 suspension wear items or faults
-
2 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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2 recalls
Here's an example fault on the SEAT Altea (2007 - Present)
What to look for:
Check the service history/ask the vendor if the car has had its timing belt/water pump change. This is due at no more than 70,000 miles or four years.
What it means:
If the service is due then you will have to budget for it. If the service has not been carried out as per the schedule then there is a high chance of severe damage to the engine.
What to do
If the service has been missed it is advisable to have the car inspected by a qualified mechanic. Otherwise try to negotiate a reduction of £300.00 off of the price of the vehicle.
Register to have full access to the SEAT Altea (2007 - Present) fault guide.
Registered users also get access to our regional price guides, cars for sale email alerts, and many other benefits to help you buy a safe, reliable used car at a great price.