SEAT Alhambra MOT Results

Registered in 2012
70.6% pass rate
from 1,556 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.5% fail on Suspension
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms (65% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Mounting
    • 0.90% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.13% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.064% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.064% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type (62% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (48% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.71% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.64% fail on Electrical equipment (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.51% fail on Reversing lamps (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Reversing lamps (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.064% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.064% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres (45% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.064% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.064% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.064% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.064% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.064% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.064% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (39% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.90% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.90% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.064% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.064% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.32% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.26% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (33% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.45% fail on Washers (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.064% fail on View to rear
      • 0.064% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (49% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.26% fail on Transmission (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.064% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.064% fail on Pipe
    • 0.064% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.064% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.064% fail on Body
      • 0.064% fail on Other body component
    • 0.064% fail on Doors
      • 0.064% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.064% fail on Door condition
    • 0.064% fail on Undertray
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.71% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
    • 0.064% fail on Condition
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2012 cars)
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    Proper seven-seat practicality which is more than you can say for most SUVs, practical and spacious even with all seven seats occupied, sliding rear doors are a real boon especially the electric versions.

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