Seat Alhambra vs Seat Ibiza reference sport tdi: 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 reference sport tdi
76%
MOT pass rate · 71 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Seat Ibiza reference sport tdi is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Alhambra | Seat Ibiza reference sport tdi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 139,310 mi | 137,049 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 54,800 | 71 |
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 reference sport tdi
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Seat Ibiza reference sport tdi is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Seat Alhambra report Full Seat Ibiza reference sport tdi 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.