SEAT Alhambra MOT Results
Registered in 200148.2% pass rate
from 139 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.
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28% fail on
Suspension
(71% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 15% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
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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
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4.3% fail on
Springs
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4.3% fail on
Coil springs
- 4.3% fail on Coil spring
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4.3% fail on
Coil springs
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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
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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
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1.4% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2001 cars)
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19% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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5.8% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.6% fail on Headlamp
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
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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
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1.4% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.4% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.72% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.72% fail on Side repeaters
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1.4% fail on
Flashing type
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1.4% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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1.4% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
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1.4% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.72% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.72% fail on All position lamps
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5.8% fail on
Headlamps
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15% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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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)
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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)
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2.9% fail on
Transmission
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2.9% fail on
Drive shafts
- 2.9% fail on Joints
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2.9% fail on
Drive shafts
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1.4% fail on
Doors
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0.72% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.72% fail on Door condition
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0.72% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.72% fail on Door condition
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0.72% fail on
Driver's door
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0.72% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.72% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.72% fail on Bumpers
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0.72% fail on
Seats
- 0.72% fail on Passenger's seat
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5.0% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
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12% fail on
Brakes
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5.8% fail on
Brake performance
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5.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
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1.4% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.4% fail on
Rbt
- 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
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1.4% fail on
Rbt
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0.72% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.72% fail on
Rbt
- 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.72% fail on
Rbt
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5.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 4.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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3.6% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.2% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 2.2% fail on Brake discs
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0.72% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.72% fail on Brake pads
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0.72% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.72% fail on Cable
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2.2% fail on
Brake discs and drums
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2.9% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.72% fail on Electronic stability control
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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)
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0.72% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.72% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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5.8% fail on
Brake performance
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9.4% fail on
Steering
(150% worse than other 2001 cars)
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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
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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)
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0.72% fail on
Power steering
- 0.72% fail on Operation
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6.5% fail on
Steering linkage components
(170% worse than other 2001 cars)
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7.9% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(120% worse than other 2001 cars)
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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
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6.5% fail on
Seat belts
(190% worse than other 2001 cars)
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7.2% fail on
Visibility
- 3.6% fail on Wipers
- 2.9% fail on Washers
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0.72% fail on
View to rear
- 0.72% fail on Mirrors
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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
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2.9% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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2.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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0.72% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.72% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.72% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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2.2% fail on
Compression ignition
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2.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.2% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 2.2% fail on Registration plates
Read the Honest John Review
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SEAT Alhambra (1996 - 2010)
True seven-seater with more cheerful trim than its VW Sharan and Ford Galaxy equivalents. Good car-like drive.