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SEAT Alhambra MOT Results

Registered in 2017
84.8% pass rate
from 5,973 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the SEAT Alhambra is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.6% fail on Tyres (64% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.067% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.55% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.067% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.050% fail on View to rear
      • 0.050% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.033% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.75% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.57% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.017% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.017% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.033% fail on Hazard warning (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Switch (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.084% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.067% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Coil springs (80% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Coil spring (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.050% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.050% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.017% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 1.9% fail on Brakes
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.033% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.22% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.22% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.55% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.067% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.050% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.050% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.033% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.033% fail on Rbt
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Electronic parking brake (17 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.033% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.033% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.033% fail on Pedal
    • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.017% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.52% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.50% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.30% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.20% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.033% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.44% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (84% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
      • 0.050% fail on Requirements (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.42% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission
      • 0.15% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
    • 0.10% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Driver's seat (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.067% fail on Doors
      • 0.067% fail on Other passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.033% fail on Body
      • 0.033% fail on Other body component
    • 0.017% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.017% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.017% fail on Undertray
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.017% fail on Condition
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.084% fail on Steering
    • 0.033% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.033% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.033% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.033% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.017% fail on Power steering
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
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