SEAT Alhambra MOT Results
Registered in 200847.9% pass rate
from 747 tests in 2021
(26% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.
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24% fail on
Suspension
(52% worse than other 2008 cars)
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10% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(150% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (16 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.40% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (22 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.27% fail on Linkage
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint
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7.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(44% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Pins and bushes (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Ball joint
- 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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6.7% fail on
Springs
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6.7% fail on
Coil springs
- 6.7% fail on Coil spring
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6.7% fail on
Coil springs
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2.3% fail on
Macpherson strut
(9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (20 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.94% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.54% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.67% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.54% fail on Ball joint
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.13% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
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10% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(150% worse than other 2008 cars)
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18% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(180% worse than other 2008 cars)
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7.4% fail on
Transmission
(170% worse than other 2008 cars)
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7.4% fail on
Drive shafts
(180% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 7.4% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
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7.4% fail on
Drive shafts
(180% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 6.6% fail on Exhaust system (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.94% fail on
Doors
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0.67% fail on
Front passenger's door
(4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.27% fail on Door condition
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0.67% fail on
Front passenger's door
(4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Chassis
(5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.13% fail on
Load security
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0.13% fail on
Tailgate
- 0.13% fail on Tailgate condition
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0.13% fail on
Tailgate
- 0.13% fail on Floor
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0.13% fail on
Seats
- 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
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0.13% fail on
Cabs
- 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
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7.4% fail on
Transmission
(170% worse than other 2008 cars)
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15% fail on
Brakes
(47% worse than other 2008 cars)
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10% fail on
Brake performance
(92% worse than other 2008 cars)
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7.9% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 7.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Parking brake performance
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Rbt
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.27% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Plate brake tester
(10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
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4.3% fail on
Rbt
(3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
- 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
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1.5% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(120% worse than other 2008 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(130% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.5% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(130% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
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7.9% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.1% fail on Brake pads
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1.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.1% fail on Brake discs
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0.80% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Lever (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Cable
- 0.13% fail on Pivot
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2.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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2.0% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(120% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.94% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.27% fail on Hand lever
- 0.27% fail on Rigid brake pipes (81% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.27% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.13% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.13% fail on Lever
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0.13% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
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10% fail on
Brake performance
(92% worse than other 2008 cars)
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14% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
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3.2% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp
- 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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2.9% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
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1.6% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.13% fail on Switch
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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1.1% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.94% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.94% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.13% fail on
Front fog lamps
- 0.13% fail on Front fog lamps
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0.94% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.54% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.13% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.13% fail on Horn
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0.27% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.27% fail on Position lamp
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0.27% fail on
Hazard warning
(7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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8.3% fail on
Tyres
- 5.5% fail on Condition (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.40% fail on Size/type
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5.8% fail on
Visibility
- 4.1% fail on Washers
- 1.2% fail on Wipers (58% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.54% fail on
View to rear
- 0.54% fail on Mirrors
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0.13% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.13% fail on Windscreen
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5.0% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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4.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.9% fail on
Compression ignition
(140% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.94% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.94% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.67% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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0.80% fail on
Spark ignition
(78% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
- 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions
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3.9% fail on
Compression ignition
(140% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
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4.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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4.4% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(180% worse than other 2008 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Seat belts
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Condition
- 0.13% fail on Requirements
- 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Seat belts
(2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Steering
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2.5% fail on
Steering gear
(4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.80% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.40% fail on Track rod end (78% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint
- 0.13% fail on Drag link end
- 0.13% fail on Locking devices
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0.13% fail on
Power steering
- 0.13% fail on Other components
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0.13% fail on
Steering play
- 0.13% fail on Steering rack
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2.5% fail on
Steering gear
(4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.13% fail on Condition
- 0.13% fail on Attachment
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0.13% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.13% fail on Registration plates
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0.13% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.13% fail on Speedometer
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0.13% fail on
Buses and coaches supplementary tests
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0.13% fail on
Doors
- 0.13% fail on Emergency exits
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0.13% fail on
Doors
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0.13% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.13% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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.