Seat Alhambra vs Seat Tarraco fr tsi: 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 tsi
79%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Seat Alhambra (72%) and Seat Tarraco fr tsi (79%) 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 tsi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 139,310 mi | 53,232 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 54,800 | 5 |
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 tsi
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Seat Alhambra (72%) and Seat Tarraco fr tsi (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.