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SEAT Alhambra MOT Results

Registered in 2009
51.4% pass rate
from 484 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2009 cars)
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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Suspension arms (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes (90% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (19 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 3.9% fail on Springs
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.7% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.21% fail on Mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 14% fail on Brakes (61% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance (63% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.21% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.41% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.41% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Cable
        • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 3.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Flexible brake hoses (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.41% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.21% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.21% fail on Leaks
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.62% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.41% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.41% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.21% fail on Horn
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Other passenger's door (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Front passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Chassis
      • 0.21% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.21% fail on Seats
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
  • 8.1% fail on Visibility
    • 6.4% fail on Washers (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.9% fail on Compression ignition (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (64% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 3.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Steering play
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
      • 0.21% fail on Requirements
    • 0.21% fail on Airbags
      • 0.21% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
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