SEAT Alhambra MOT Results
Registered in 200648.9% pass rate
from 1,120 tests in 2017
(21% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.
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27% fail on
Suspension
(63% worse than other 2006 cars)
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13% fail on
Drive shafts
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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12% fail on
Front drive shafts
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 12% fail on Constant velocity joints (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
(6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Drive shafts (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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12% fail on
Front drive shafts
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(73% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (72% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Attachment
- 0.18% fail on Linkage condition
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5.8% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.8% fail on Condition
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4.8% fail on
Suspension arms
- 4.8% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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2.5% fail on
Macpherson strut
(11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Condition (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 2.1% fail on Condition
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1.3% fail on
Prescribed areas
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Component mounting (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Subframe mounting (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.71% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.71% fail on Front
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0.18% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.089% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.089% fail on Attachment
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0.089% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.089% fail on Condition
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13% fail on
Drive shafts
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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23% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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11% fail on
Position lamps
(85% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 8.1% fail on Front lamps (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Rear lamps (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.089% fail on All position lamps
- 7.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp (36% better than other 2006 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.5% fail on Headlamp
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0.89% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.89% fail on Fog lamp
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0.71% fail on
Direction indicators
(72% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Flashing type
(72% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Individual lamps (69% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
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0.71% fail on
Flashing type
(72% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Battery
- 0.36% fail on Trailer electrical socket (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.089% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.089% fail on Horn
- 0.089% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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11% fail on
Position lamps
(85% worse than other 2006 cars)
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19% fail on
Brakes
(70% worse than other 2006 cars)
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11% fail on
Brake performance
(93% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 8.9% fail on Parking brake performance (200% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 7.4% fail on Rear wheels (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Front wheels
- 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.18% fail on Brake imbalance
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7.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(150% worse than other 2006 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Components
(150% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Pipes (72% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Hoses (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Leaks
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6.8% fail on
Components
(150% worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Hub components
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads
- 0.63% fail on Brake discs
- 0.45% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.98% fail on Electronic stability system (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.98% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.89% fail on Condition
- 0.089% fail on Fitment
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0.54% fail on
Mechanical components
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Cable
- 0.089% fail on Linkage
- 0.54% fail on ABS
- 0.36% fail on Restricted movement
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0.18% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Operation
- 0.089% fail on Leaks
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11% fail on
Brake performance
(93% worse than other 2006 cars)
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11% fail on
Tyres
(26% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Condition (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Tread depth
- 0.36% fail on Size/type
- 0.18% fail on Valve stem
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5.3% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 4.5% fail on Exhaust system (74% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Emissions not tested (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Emissions
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3.5% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(49% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Wipers (53% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Washers (61% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Windscreen
- 0.27% fail on Mirrors
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3.1% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Drivers (10 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Passengers other
- 0.27% fail on Passengers front
- 0.80% fail on Body condition (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Seats
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Passengers
- 0.27% fail on Drivers
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0.36% fail on
Vehicle structure
(3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Engine mountings
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1.4% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Steering
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2.8% fail on
Steering system
- 1.4% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Track rod end
- 0.27% fail on Ball joint
- 0.089% fail on Drag link end
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0.18% fail on
Power steering
- 0.089% fail on Operation
- 0.089% fail on Other components
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2.8% fail on
Steering system
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2.8% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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1.8% fail on
Seat belts
(140% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Condition
- 0.089% fail on Requirements
- 0.089% fail on Attachment
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0.98% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.98% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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1.8% fail on
Seat belts
(140% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.89% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.89% fail on Registration plate
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0.27% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.18% fail on Condition
- 0.089% 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.