Seat Alhambra
MOT data from 43,862 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 82.4%. Average mileage at test: 99,455 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,435 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1,404 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 990 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 889 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 608 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 599 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 557 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 501 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 417 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 413 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 43,074 | 82.5% |
| Petrol | 781 | 80.2% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 199 | 61.8% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2003 | 369 | 64% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2004 | 655 | 65.8% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2005 | 495 | 69.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2006 | 535 | 68.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2007 | 721 | 67.8% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2008 | 850 | 67.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2009 | 557 | 67.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2010 | 610 | 73.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2011 | 2,098 | 76.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2012 | 2,413 | 76.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2013 | 2,560 | 79.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2014 | 2,980 | 81.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2015 | 3,520 | 82.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2016 | 6,417 | 84.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2017 | 9,237 | 86.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2018 | 3,915 | 88.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2019 | 4,148 | 88.5% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2020 | 1,260 | 88.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
121,536 mi
Median
139,730 mi
75th percentile
166,445 mi
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