2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 SEAT Alhambra MOT pass rate and common faults

352 MOT tests in 2024. 57.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time57.7%
Failed or needed repairs42.3%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 352 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.7%
    23 marked dangerous
  5. Side repeaters: not working3.7%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  7. Washers: not working3.1%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    17 marked dangerous
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension32.1%
  2. Lights & electrics28.4%
  3. Brakes16.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  5. Tyres9.1%
  6. Body & chassis6.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.0%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn18.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened7.1%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2010 SEAT Alhambra?

In 2024, 57.7% of 2010 SEAT Alhambra cars passed their MOT first time, across 352 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 SEAT Alhambra?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 SEAT Alhambra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).