Seat Alhambra s tdi auto vs Seat Arona: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Alhambra s tdi auto
62%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Seat Arona
87%
MOT pass rate · 42,906 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Alhambra s tdi auto (62%) and Seat Arona (87%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Alhambra s tdi auto | Seat Arona |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 62% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 38% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.9 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 139,786 mi | 43,681 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 42,906 |
Most common faults
Seat Alhambra s tdi auto
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear bumper missing at time of test no sharp edges found
- Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Seat Arona
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Alhambra s tdi auto (62%) and Seat Arona (87%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat Alhambra s tdi auto report Full Seat Arona report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.