SEAT Alhambra MOT Results
Registered in 200244.7% pass rate
from 342 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other 2002 cars)
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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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.
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28% fail on
Suspension
(68% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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8.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(89% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 1.8% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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7.0% fail on
Suspension arms
- 4.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
- 2.0% fail on Ball joint
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3.8% fail on
Sub-frames
(5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Sub-frame
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3.5% fail on
Springs
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3.2% fail on
Coil springs
- 2.9% fail on Coil spring
- 0.29% fail on Mounting
- 0.29% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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3.2% fail on
Coil springs
- 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
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2.0% fail on
Macpherson strut
(5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.88% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.29% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.29% fail on Ball joint
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21% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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7.9% fail on
Headlamps
- 5.0% fail on Headlamp
- 3.8% fail on Headlamp levelling device (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Stop lamp
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5.0% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.6% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.29% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.29% fail on Side repeaters
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2.6% fail on
Flashing type
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1.5% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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1.5% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
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1.5% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.29% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.29% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
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7.9% fail on
Headlamps
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18% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(86% worse than other 2002 cars)
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8.2% fail on
Transmission
(130% worse than other 2002 cars)
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7.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(130% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 7.9% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.29% fail on Joints
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7.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(130% worse than other 2002 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Chassis
(5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
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2.0% fail on
Doors
(190% worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Driver's door
(5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Front passenger's door
(3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.58% fail on Door condition
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0.88% fail on
Driver's door
(5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Bumpers
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0.29% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.29% fail on Engine mounting condition
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0.29% fail on
Body
- 0.29% fail on Panel
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0.29% fail on
Seats
- 0.29% fail on Passenger's seat
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8.2% fail on
Transmission
(130% worse than other 2002 cars)
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18% fail on
Brakes
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8.2% fail on
Brake performance
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4.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
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2.3% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.3% fail on
Rbt
- 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
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2.3% fail on
Rbt
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2.3% fail on
Parking brake performance
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2.3% fail on
Rbt
- 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.29% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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2.3% fail on
Rbt
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1.2% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.88% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.2% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.88% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 5.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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3.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.6% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(150% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Brake discs (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads
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0.29% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.29% fail on Cable
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2.6% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(150% worse than other 2002 cars)
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3.5% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(130% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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1.2% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.29% fail on Pedal
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0.29% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.29% fail on Lever
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8.2% fail on
Brake performance
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9.1% fail on
Steering
(110% worse than other 2002 cars)
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6.7% fail on
Steering gear
(6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 6.7% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 2.6% fail on Track rod end
- 0.29% fail on Ball joint
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0.88% fail on
Power steering
- 0.58% fail on Rams (31 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Other components
- 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas
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6.7% fail on
Steering gear
(6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Tyres
- 4.1% fail on Condition
- 3.8% fail on Tread depth
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6.1% fail on
Visibility
- 3.2% fail on Wipers
- 2.0% fail on Washers
- 0.88% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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2.0% fail on
Seat belts
- 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.88% fail on Requirements (16 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Condition
- 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.29% fail on
Airbags
- 0.29% fail on Passengers airbag
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2.0% fail on
Seat belts
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3.5% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(51% better than other 2002 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(61% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Compression ignition
- 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
(80% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.5% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.88% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.58% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.29% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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2.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(61% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.58% fail on Registration plates
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0.58% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.58% fail on Attachment
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.