2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 SEAT Alhambra MOT pass rate and common faults

414 MOT tests in 2024. 43.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

76Well below average
Passed first time43.0%
Failed or needed repairs57.0%
Typical mileage at test138,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 414 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working8.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.0%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.2%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.5%
  6. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.1%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension51.0%
  2. Lights & electrics37.4%
  3. Brakes33.6%
  4. Body & chassis28.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  6. Steering9.9%
  7. Tyres8.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks7.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 SEAT Alhambra?

In 2024, 43.0% of 2007 SEAT Alhambra cars passed their MOT first time, across 414 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 SEAT Alhambra?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 SEAT Alhambra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 76, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).