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SEAT Alhambra MOT Results

Registered in 2004
47.6% pass rate
from 981 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.

  • 29% fail on Suspension (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.41% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
    • 8.8% fail on Suspension arms (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 3.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.4% fail on Springs
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.10% fail on Mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame
    • 2.2% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (17 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.92% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 10% fail on Transmission (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.9% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 9.9% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Joints
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust system (58% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.10% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 3.9% fail on Chassis (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Chassis condition (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Doors
      • 0.41% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
      • 0.20% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
    • 0.41% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Panel
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component
    • 0.41% fail on Seats
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.10% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.10% fail on System
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.20% fail on Spare wheel (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Spare wheel condition (21 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Cabs
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Floor
  • 19% fail on Brakes (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (45% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.51% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.41% fail on Cable
        • 0.10% fail on Lever
    • 0.82% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.10% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.10% fail on Servos
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Servos
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.10% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.10% fail on Other braking system component
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.92% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.6% fail on Steering (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Other components
        • 0.10% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.61% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Operation
      • 0.20% fail on Rams (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.31% fail on Steering play
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (35% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on View to rear
      • 0.51% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.1% fail on Seat belts (91% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Condition
      • 0.10% fail on Requirements
    • 0.92% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Airbags
      • 0.10% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.10% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.61% fail on Spark ignition (90% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Other leaks (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.61% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
  • 0.10% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.10% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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