SEAT ALHAMBRA MOT Pass Rate
78.5% of 9,597 SEAT ALHAMBRA MOT tests pass.
The ALHAMBRA's pass rate of 78.5% is in line with the average across all SEAT models, at 79.3%.
The SEAT ALHAMBRA's pass rate of 78.5% is in line with the national average for cars, at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SEAT ALHAMBRA tested at 3–6 years pass 89.1% of the time, compared with just 55.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 89.1% | 1,487 | 55,076 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.3% | 5,063 | 100,608 miles |
| 10–15 years | 73.9% | 2,184 | 120,062 miles |
| 15+ years | 55.6% | 862 | 146,866 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SEAT ALHAMBRA
The most common reason the SEAT ALHAMBRA fails its MOT is suspension — present in 52.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 52.2% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 43.4% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 30.1% | not working |
| Brakes | 23.5% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.7% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.1% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 8.6% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.8% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 5.0% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 2.0% | fixing missing |
Related SEAT models
- SEAT IBIZA — 72.4% pass rate
- SEAT LEON — 81.0% pass rate
- SEAT ARONA — 87.1% pass rate
- SEAT ATECA — 90.5% pass rate
- SEAT MII — 80.7% pass rate
- SEAT ALTEA — 65.9% pass rate