SEAT Alhambra MOT Results

Registered in 2016

82.9% pass rate

from 4,299 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.

6.7% fail on Tyres (70% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth
- 0.070% fail on Size/type
3.1% fail on Suspension (51% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Suspension arms (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.070% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.023% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.12% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Coil spring (90% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.047% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.047% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.023% fail on Linkage
- 0.070% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.047% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.023% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.023% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
2.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2016 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.63% fail on Direction indicators (74% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.63% fail on Flashing type (74% worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.54% fail on Side repeaters (95% worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.093% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.42% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.26% fail on Headlamp levelling device (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Headlamp (75% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.093% fail on Horn
  - 0.023% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.023% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.070% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.070% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.023% fail on Switch
  - 0.023% fail on Front fog lamps
    - 0.023% fail on Front fog lamps
- 0.023% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
2.6% fail on Visibility (35% better than other 2016 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Wipers (29% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Washers (58% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.070% fail on View to rear
  - 0.070% fail on Mirrors
- 0.047% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.047% fail on Windscreen
2.5% fail on Brakes
- 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.4% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.023% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.42% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.42% fail on Brake discs
- 0.70% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.30% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.28% fail on Rbt
      - 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.093% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.093% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.093% fail on Rbt
      - 0.093% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.070% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.047% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.047% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.30% fail on Parking brake control (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Electronic parking brake (14 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.023% fail on Lever
- 0.093% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.047% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.047% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.047% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.047% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.023% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.023% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (50% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.79% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.77% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.023% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
  - 0.44% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.047% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.023% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.023% fail on Transmission oil leaks
0.49% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.26% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.21% fail on Condition
  - 0.023% fail on Attachment
  - 0.023% fail on Requirements
- 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.023% fail on Airbags
  - 0.023% fail on Drivers airbag
0.33% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.14% fail on Bumpers (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Transmission
  - 0.070% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.070% fail on Joints
- 0.047% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.023% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.023% fail on Bracket
- 0.023% fail on Doors
  - 0.023% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.023% fail on Door condition
- 0.023% fail on Seats
  - 0.023% fail on Passenger's seat
0.30% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.30% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.21% fail on Registration plates
0.070% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.023% fail on Steering rack
- 0.023% fail on Steering play
  - 0.023% fail on Steering rack
- 0.023% fail on Electronic power steering

Read the Honest John Review

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.