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SEAT Alhambra MOT Results

Registered in 2003
46.3% pass rate
from 637 tests in 2021
(20% worse than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.

  • 29% fail on Suspension (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.3% fail on Suspension arms (44% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.7% fail on Springs
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.5% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
  • 21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Drive shafts (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 9.1% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.31% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.31% fail on Joints
    • 5.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.4% fail on Chassis (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Chassis condition (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Doors
      • 0.78% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.16% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.16% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.16% fail on Cabs
      • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.8% fail on Headlamps (49% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.94% fail on Position lamps (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 18% fail on Brakes (30% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (43% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance (14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (56% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.78% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.63% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.16% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.47% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
        • 0.16% fail on Lever
        • 0.16% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.3% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.63% fail on Lever
    • 0.47% fail on Air and vacuum systems (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Leaks (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Servos
    • 0.47% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.47% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
  • 9.9% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Steering gear (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.63% fail on Power steering
      • 0.47% fail on Operation
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
  • 8.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.94% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Condition
      • 0.16% fail on Requirements
    • 0.63% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (41% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.16% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.63% fail on Attachment
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