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USED Seat Altea Hatchback (04 - )

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3 out of 5 stars

For Spacious; good value; plenty of kit

Against Poor visibility; some reliability issues

Verdict Stylish and well-equipped, but not a proper MPV

Go for… 1.6TDI

Avoid… 1.6 16v

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1. The 1.6-litre models frequently suffer from early failures of the timing belt tensioner
2. Early diesels suffered fuel pump leaks. Affected vehicles were recalled, so check this work has been done
3. There's plenty of space - even an under-floor storage area in the boot
4. The extra-thick front pillars make it difficult to see around corners
5. The Altea doesn't have the individually removable seats of real MPVs