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SEAT Alhambra MOT Results

Registered in 2007
47.6% pass rate
from 769 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension (57% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.5% fail on Suspension arms (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (84% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
    • 7.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Springs
      • 5.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.13% fail on Mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Macpherson strut (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (21 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Other suspension component (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.52% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.52% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 17% fail on Brakes (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 4.4% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.52% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.39% fail on Lever (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
    • 2.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.4% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Rigid brake pipes (71% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.39% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.13% fail on Servos
    • 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Joints
    • 4.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 0.39% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
        • 0.13% fail on Catch
      • 0.39% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
      • 0.26% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Cabs
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.26% fail on Switch
    • 0.26% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.26% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 9.0% fail on Tyres (36% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 4.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.39% fail on Size/type
  • 5.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Seat belts (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Condition
      • 0.26% fail on Requirements (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (53% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering box
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.52% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (39% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.26% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.91% fail on Spark ignition (78% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.13% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.13% fail on Undertray
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.52% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.52% fail on Attachment
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.13% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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