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SEAT Alhambra MOT Results

Registered in 2005
45.2% pass rate
from 739 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Suspension (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 10% fail on Anti-roll bars (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage
    • 9.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.7% fail on Springs
      • 5.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.2% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.6% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.27% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.27% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 20% fail on Brakes (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Decelerometer (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (17 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.68% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.68% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Linkage
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.54% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.14% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.14% fail on Servos
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
  • 20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.14% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.54% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.54% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Chassis (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.81% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.41% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.27% fail on Pipe
      • 0.14% fail on Tank
    • 0.14% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.14% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.14% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.95% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.81% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.54% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.68% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (70% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.41% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (52% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.54% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.41% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.0% fail on Steering (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.54% fail on Power steering
      • 0.27% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.14% fail on Rams
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
    • 0.54% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (65% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Requirements
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.68% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.95% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Seat belt installation check (39 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Belt(s)/padding (74 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
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