SEAT Alhambra MOT Results

Registered in 2013

73.5% pass rate

from 1,648 tests in 2021

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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.

9.4% fail on Tyres (84% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Tread depth
- 0.12% fail on Size/type
8.3% fail on Suspension
- 5.5% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 5.4% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.6% fail on Springs (55% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Coil springs (55% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 1.6% fail on Coil spring (55% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.61% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.061% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.061% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.061% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
5.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2013 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.061% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.3% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.73% fail on Headlamp (63% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.49% fail on Reversing lamps (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Reversing lamps (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Stop lamp (77% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.42% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.12% fail on Horn
- 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.061% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.061% fail on Position lamp
5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 3.3% fail on Compression ignition (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment (29 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      - 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter (199 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      - 0.061% fail on Particulate filter
    - 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.061% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  - 1.6% fail on Spark ignition
    - 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.061% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.061% fail on Particulate filter
    - 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
3.0% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.2% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.73% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.73% fail on Brake discs
- 1.0% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.61% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.61% fail on Rbt
      - 0.55% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.061% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.061% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.061% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.061% fail on Rbt
      - 0.061% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.30% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.24% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.18% fail on Electronic parking brake (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
2.7% fail on Visibility (36% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Wipers
- 0.73% fail on Washers (63% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.061% fail on Windscreen
1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.67% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.24% fail on Transmission (71% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.12% fail on Joints
- 0.18% fail on Doors
  - 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.12% fail on Door condition
  - 0.061% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.061% fail on Door condition
- 0.12% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.12% fail on Hose (48 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Bumpers
- 0.061% fail on Boot lid
  - 0.061% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.061% fail on Undertray
0.73% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.42% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.24% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.24% fail on Condition
- 0.061% fail on Airbags
  - 0.061% fail on Drivers airbag
0.24% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Steering coupling
  - 0.061% fail on Universal joint
- 0.061% fail on Electronic power steering
0.18% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.18% fail on Attachment
0.061% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.061% fail on Registration plates

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SEAT Alhambra (2010 - 2020)
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.