Seat Alhambra vs Seat Ibiza designer: 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 designer
67%
MOT pass rate · 3,210 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Alhambra (72%) and Seat Ibiza designer (67%) 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 designer |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 139,310 mi | 61,205 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 54,800 | 3,210 |
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 designer
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Alhambra (72%) and Seat Ibiza designer (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat Alhambra report Full Seat Ibiza designer 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.