SEAT Alhambra MOT Results

Registered in 2010

59.4% pass rate

from 424 tests in 2021

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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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.

17% fail on Suspension
- 7.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.94% fail on Pins and bushes (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.47% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (32 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.24% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.24% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.24% fail on Ball joint
- 7.3% fail on Suspension arms (78% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 6.1% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.71% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 4.0% fail on Springs
  - 3.8% fail on Coil springs
    - 3.8% fail on Coil spring
  - 0.24% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 0.94% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.47% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.24% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.24% fail on Ball joint
- 0.24% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.9% fail on Direction indicators (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 5.9% fail on Flashing type (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 4.7% fail on Side repeaters (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.94% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
- 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.6% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.6% fail on Headlamp
- 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.71% fail on Position lamps (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.71% fail on Position lamp (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.24% fail on Battery(ies)
7.8% fail on Tyres
- 5.4% fail on Condition (89% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Tread depth
- 0.47% fail on Size/type
7.5% fail on Brakes
- 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.9% fail on Brake discs
  - 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.4% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.47% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.47% fail on Cable (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Brake performance
  - 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.2% fail on Rbt
      - 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.71% fail on Rbt
      - 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.47% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.47% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.24% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.0% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 2.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
    - 0.71% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.94% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.94% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
4.7% fail on Visibility
- 2.8% fail on Washers
- 1.9% fail on Wipers
- 0.24% fail on Bonnet
- 0.24% fail on View to rear
  - 0.24% fail on Mirrors
4.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.94% fail on Transmission
  - 0.94% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.94% fail on Joints
- 0.24% fail on Doors
  - 0.24% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.24% fail on Door condition
- 0.24% fail on Undertray
2.1% fail on Steering
- 1.2% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  - 0.94% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.24% fail on Operation
- 0.71% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.47% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.24% fail on Ball joint
- 0.24% fail on Power steering
  - 0.24% fail on Rams
- 0.24% fail on Electronic power steering
0.71% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.47% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.24% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.24% fail on Condition
0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.47% fail on Registration plates
0.24% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.24% fail on Attachment

Read the Honest John Review

SEAT Alhambra (2010 - 2020)
Proper seven-seat practicality which is more than you can say for most SUVs, practical and spacious even with all seven seats occupied, sliding rear doors are a real boon especially the electric versions.
SEAT Alhambra (1996 - 2010)
True seven-seater with more cheerful trim than its VW Sharan and Ford Galaxy equivalents. Good car-like drive.