SEAT Alhambra MOT Results

Registered in 1997
59.0% pass rate
from 39 tests in 2021
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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Axles
      • 2.6% fail on Axle
    • 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 2.6% fail on Sub-frames
      • 2.6% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 5.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 5.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 5.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 5.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.6% fail on Brake discs
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.6% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 2.6% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 5.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.6% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 10% fail on Steering
    • 10% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 10% fail on Track rod end (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 7.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 7.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 5.1% fail on Condition (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
  • 5.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.6% fail on Chassis
      • 2.6% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.6% fail on Transmission
      • 2.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.6% fail on Joints
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
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