Seat Alhambra vs Seat Arona xcellence lux tdi auto: 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 Arona xcellence lux tdi auto
99%
MOT pass rate · 41 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Alhambra (72%) and Seat Arona xcellence lux tdi auto (99%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Alhambra | Seat Arona xcellence lux tdi auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 99% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 1% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 139,310 mi | 50,254 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 54,800 | 41 |
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 Arona xcellence lux tdi auto
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Alhambra (72%) and Seat Arona xcellence lux tdi auto (99%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.