SEAT Alhambra MOT Results

Registered in 2001
48.2% pass rate
from 139 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (71% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 15% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.3% fail on Springs
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 4.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 2.9% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.72% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.72% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.72% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.72% fail on All position lamps
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Chassis (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Chassis condition (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission
      • 2.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.9% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Doors
      • 0.72% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.72% fail on Door condition
      • 0.72% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.72% fail on Door condition
    • 0.72% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.72% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.72% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.72% fail on Seats
      • 0.72% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 5.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.72% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.72% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.72% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.72% fail on Cable
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.72% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.4% fail on Air and vacuum systems (16 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Servos (33 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.72% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.4% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Steering linkage components (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.6% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Power steering
      • 0.72% fail on Operation
  • 7.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Seat belts (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Attachment
      • 0.72% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.72% fail on View to rear
      • 0.72% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Size/type (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Condition
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (13 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.72% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.72% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.72% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plates
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