MOT reliability
Seat Alahambra
4 vehicles · 70 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Seat Alahambra vehicles and 70 completed MOT tests, the Seat Alahambra has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 165,062 miles.
4
Vehicles
70
MOT tests
5,915
Avg miles / year
5.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Seat Alahambra problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Seat Alahambra MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Brakes5%
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Identification & plates3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Steering2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure2%
Seat Alahambra pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 50% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 6 | 50% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 6 | 33% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Diesel (2)
Most common Seat Alahambra MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Seat Alahambra MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (12 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (12 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (10 times)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (10 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (9 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (9 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (8 times)
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (8 times)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) (7 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (6 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (4 times)
Seat Alahambra pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 27 | 52% | 185,970 |
| 2001 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 68,069 |
| 1997 | 1 | 31 | 65% | 220,239 |
Seat Alahambra reliability FAQ
Across 4 Seat Alahambra vehicles in our MOT data,
60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about
5.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Seat Alahambra MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c); Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d).
The typical Seat Alahambra in our data has covered around
165,062 miles.
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