2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 SEAT Alhambra MOT pass rate and common faults

5,931 MOT tests in 2024. 79.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time79.9%
Failed or needed repairs20.1%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,931 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.8%
    315 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    209 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    101 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  9. Side repeaters: not working0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.9%
  2. Suspension5.5%
  3. Lights & electrics4.7%
  4. Brakes3.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  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 1.6mm20.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.9%

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: 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 2017 SEAT Alhambra?

In 2024, 79.9% of 2017 SEAT Alhambra cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,931 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 2017 SEAT Alhambra reliable at MOT time?

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