2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 SEAT Alhambra MOT pass rate and common faults

2,143 MOT tests in 2024. 74.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time74.5%
Failed or needed repairs25.5%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,143 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.8%
    144 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    79 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    36 marked dangerous
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres12.4%
  2. Suspension8.5%
  3. Lights & electrics6.0%
  4. Brakes5.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Wheels0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2015 SEAT Alhambra?

In 2024, 74.5% of 2015 SEAT Alhambra cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,143 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 SEAT Alhambra?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 SEAT Alhambra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).