Seat Alhambra vs Seat Ibiza tdi sport: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Seat Alhambra
72%
MOT pass rate · 54,800 vehicles
More reliable
Seat Ibiza tdi sport
64%
MOT pass rate · 84 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Seat Alhambra is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 64%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Alhambra | Seat Ibiza tdi sport |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 139,310 mi | 130,070 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 54,800 | 84 |
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 tdi sport
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Seat Alhambra is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 64%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Seat Alhambra report Full Seat Ibiza tdi sport 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.