Seat Alhambra vs Seat Ibiza 1.6 sxe: 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 Ibiza 1.6 sxe
64%
MOT pass rate · 21 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Alhambra (72%) and Seat Ibiza 1.6 sxe (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Alhambra | Seat Ibiza 1.6 sxe |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 139,310 mi | 90,744 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 54,800 | 21 |
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 Ibiza 1.6 sxe
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Alhambra (72%) and Seat Ibiza 1.6 sxe (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat Alhambra report Full Seat Ibiza 1.6 sxe 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.