Seat Alhambra vs Seat Tarraco fr sport tsi 4drive sa: 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 Tarraco fr sport tsi 4drive sa
90%
MOT pass rate · 88 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Alhambra (72%) and Seat Tarraco fr sport tsi 4drive sa (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Seat Alhambra | Seat Tarraco fr sport tsi 4drive sa |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 139,310 mi | 39,031 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 54,800 | 88 |
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 Tarraco fr sport tsi 4drive sa
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Alhambra (72%) and Seat Tarraco fr sport tsi 4drive sa (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Seat Alhambra report Full Seat Tarraco fr sport tsi 4drive sa 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.