Seat Alhambra vs Seat Altea se cr tdi ecomotive: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Alhambra
72%
MOT pass rate · 54,800 vehicles
Seat Altea se cr tdi ecomotive
86%
MOT pass rate · 172 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Seat Altea se cr tdi ecomotive is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Alhambra | Seat Altea se cr tdi ecomotive |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 139,310 mi | 127,620 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 54,800 | 172 |
Most common faults
Seat Alhambra
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- 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))
Seat Altea se cr tdi ecomotive
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Seat Altea se cr tdi ecomotive is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.