2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 SEAT Alhambra MOT pass rate and common faults

819 MOT tests in 2024. 83.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time83.8%
Failed or needed repairs16.2%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 819 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    23 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    21 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  7. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  9. Requirements: missing0.5%
  10. Side repeaters: not working0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.9%
  2. Brakes3.8%
  3. Lights & electrics3.5%
  4. Suspension2.4%
  5. Seat belts & airbags1.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2020 SEAT Alhambra?

In 2024, 83.8% of 2020 SEAT Alhambra cars passed their MOT first time, across 819 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 SEAT Alhambra?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 SEAT Alhambra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).