Seat Alhambra vs Seat Ibiza sc cr tdi ecomotiv: 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 sc cr tdi ecomotiv
85%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Alhambra (72%) and Seat Ibiza sc cr tdi ecomotiv (85%) 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 sc cr tdi ecomotiv |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 139,310 mi | 164,810 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 54,800 | 1 |
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 sc cr tdi ecomotiv
- Front wipers smearing screen slightly and n/s wiper split
- Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Alhambra (72%) and Seat Ibiza sc cr tdi ecomotiv (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat Alhambra report Full Seat Ibiza sc cr tdi ecomotiv 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.