SEAT Alhambra MOT Results

Registered in 2006
47.2% pass rate
from 781 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (51% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.77% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.5% fail on Springs
      • 5.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.4% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint dust cover (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.90% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.77% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.64% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 6.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.2% fail on Chassis (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis condition (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Hinge
      • 0.38% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
    • 0.51% fail on Seats
      • 0.38% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.38% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on Hose
    • 0.38% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Body condition
      • 0.13% fail on Panel
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
    • 0.38% fail on Boot lid (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Boot lid condition (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Floor
    • 0.13% fail on Cabs
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 19% fail on Brakes (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 4.5% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.26% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.51% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.90% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.38% fail on Electronic braking system (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.13% fail on Servos
    • 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.13% fail on Other braking system component
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 0.64% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.38% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp
  • 9.0% fail on Tyres
    • 4.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 4.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.51% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.51% fail on View to rear
      • 0.51% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.38% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.38% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
      • 0.26% fail on Requirements (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (47% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (61% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.64% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.90% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Power steering
      • 0.26% fail on Operation
      • 0.26% fail on Other components
    • 0.26% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.13% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.51% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Condition
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belt installation check (22 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Belt(s)/padding (38 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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