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SEAT Alhambra MOT Results

Registered in 2008
47.9% pass rate
from 747 tests in 2021
(26% worse than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 10% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.40% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (22 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 7.1% fail on Suspension arms (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 6.7% fail on Springs
      • 6.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.3% fail on Macpherson strut (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (20 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.94% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.54% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.67% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust system (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Doors
      • 0.67% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
    • 0.80% fail on Chassis (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.13% fail on Load security
      • 0.13% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.13% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.13% fail on Floor
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Cabs
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Brakes (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Plate brake tester (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.80% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Lever (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
        • 0.13% fail on Pivot
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.94% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.27% fail on Rigid brake pipes (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Switch
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.94% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.94% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.13% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.13% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.54% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Hazard warning (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres
    • 5.5% fail on Condition (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.40% fail on Size/type
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on View to rear
      • 0.54% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.9% fail on Compression ignition (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.94% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.67% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.80% fail on Spark ignition (78% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.40% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 3.5% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.40% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.13% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
    • 0.13% fail on Steering play
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
  • 0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.13% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.13% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.13% fail on Emergency exits
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.13% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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