SEAT Alhambra MOT Results

Registered in 2002
44.7% pass rate
from 342 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other 2002 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (68% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (89% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.8% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Sub-frame
    • 3.5% fail on Springs
      • 3.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.29% fail on Mounting
      • 0.29% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.0% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.88% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp levelling device (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.29% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (86% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.29% fail on Joints
    • 4.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Chassis (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Doors (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Driver's door (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.58% fail on Door condition
    • 0.29% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.29% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.29% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.29% fail on Body
      • 0.29% fail on Panel
    • 0.29% fail on Seats
      • 0.29% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 18% fail on Brakes
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.88% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake discs (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.29% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.29% fail on Cable
    • 3.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.2% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Pedal
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
  • 9.1% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.88% fail on Power steering
      • 0.58% fail on Rams (31 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Other components
    • 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Condition
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.88% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.88% fail on Requirements (16 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Airbags
      • 0.29% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (51% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (61% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (80% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.88% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.58% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.58% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.58% fail on Attachment
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