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SEAT Alhambra MOT Results

Registered in 2014
74.9% pass rate
from 1,969 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.7% fail on Tyres (84% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.051% fail on Size/type
  • 6.8% fail on Suspension (43% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (23 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.61% fail on Springs (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Coil springs (72% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Coil spring (72% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.051% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.051% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.051% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp (47% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (93% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (93% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.51% fail on Reversing lamps (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Reversing lamps (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.10% fail on Trailer electrical socket (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Horn
      • 0.051% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.051% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.051% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.051% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.051% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.051% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.051% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.051% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.76% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 2.9% fail on Brakes (31% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.56% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.56% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.61% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.20% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.051% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.051% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.051% fail on Pedal
    • 0.051% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.051% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.051% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.051% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.76% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.15% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.051% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.051% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.051% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.051% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.051% fail on Seats
      • 0.051% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.61% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.36% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
      • 0.051% fail on Requirements
    • 0.30% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.051% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.051% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.051% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.051% fail on Electronic power steering
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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.

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