2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 SEAT Alhambra MOT pass rate and common faults

4,134 MOT tests in 2024. 77.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time77.8%
Failed or needed repairs22.2%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,134 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.2%
    239 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    152 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    87 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    25 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres11.0%
  2. Suspension6.7%
  3. Brakes5.5%
  4. Lights & electrics4.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.6%

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: 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 2016 SEAT Alhambra?

In 2024, 77.8% of 2016 SEAT Alhambra cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,134 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 SEAT Alhambra?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 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).