2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 SEAT Alhambra MOT pass rate and common faults

2,723 MOT tests in 2024. 83.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time83.6%
Failed or needed repairs16.4%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,723 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    100 marked dangerous
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    49 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    42 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  10. Side repeaters: not working0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.7%
  2. Lights & electrics4.4%
  3. Brakes3.2%
  4. Suspension2.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%

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 2019 SEAT Alhambra?

In 2024, 83.6% of 2019 SEAT Alhambra cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,723 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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 2019 SEAT Alhambra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).