Seat Alhambra se ecomotive cr tdi vs Seat Arona: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Alhambra se ecomotive cr tdi
85%
MOT pass rate · 455 vehicles
Seat Arona
87%
MOT pass rate · 42,906 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Seat Arona is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Alhambra se ecomotive cr tdi | Seat Arona |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 85% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 15% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 136,710 mi | 43,681 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 455 | 42,906 |
Most common faults
Seat Alhambra se ecomotive cr tdi
- Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
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 Arona is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Seat Alhambra se ecomotive cr tdi 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.