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Seat Alhambra MOT pass rate and common problems

78.3% of Seat Alhambras passed the 2024 MOT (27,380 first tests): 74.2% at the first attempt and 4.1% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 4 failed the first attempt. For its age, it is statistically indistinguishable from normal: MOT Risk Index 101.2 (95% CI 99.2–103.3; 100 = normal).

Seat Alhambra at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate78.3%incl. 4.1% fixed at the test centre202427380
Passed at the first attempt74.2%all first tests202427380
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 99.2–103.3)101.2index100 = normal for its age · rank 469 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202427380
Biggest excess: Suspension20.4per 10011.2 same-age2019–2024166260
Dangerous defects13.1per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024166260
Advisory items146.2per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024166260
strip · Seat Alhambra · MOT Risk Index · 101.2 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Seat Alhambra. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 469 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 451 and 491 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Seat Alhambra index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank469of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202427380
Best rank within its 95% interval451rankother models held where they are202427380
Worst rank within its 95% interval491rankother models held where they are202427380

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 108.0 to 101.2 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Seat Alhambra MOT, and how often?

Seat Alhambra MOTs fail most often on suspension: 20.4 per 100 tests, against 11.2 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 166,260).

bar · Seat Alhambra · Suspension · 20.4 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension20.4per 10011.22019–202433842
Tyres12.1per 1008.22019–202420193
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment12.1per 10013.12019–202420082
Brakes10.5per 1009.12019–202417540
Body, chassis, structure8.7per 1003.92019–202414430
Visibility7.7per 1007.02019–202412769

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 166,260 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Seat Alhambra compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Seat Alhambra is tyres at age 8: 9.7 failures per 100 tests, against 6.3 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 12,931).

bullet · Seat Alhambra · Tyres, age 3 · 6.5 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 6.5 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 2.0 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 1.0 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 6.7 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 2.0 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 2.0 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 7.5 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 2.7 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 36.5per 1004.22019–202417680
Brakes, age 32.0per 1001.82019–202417680
Suspension, age 31.0per 1000.62019–202417680
Tyres, age 46.7per 1004.52019–202418498
Brakes, age 42.0per 1002.42019–202418498
Suspension, age 42.0per 1001.22019–202418498
Tyres, age 57.5per 1005.12019–202419866
Brakes, age 52.7per 1003.12019–202419866
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 53.3per 1002.22019–202419866
Tyres, age 68.5per 1005.52019–202418880
Brakes, age 62.5per 1003.82019–202418880
Suspension, age 64.4per 1003.72019–202418880
Tyres, age 79.1per 1006.02019–202417689
Brakes, age 73.0per 1004.52019–202417689
Suspension, age 76.0per 1005.72019–202417689
Tyres, age 89.7per 1006.32019–202412931
Brakes, age 83.3per 1005.42019–202412931
Suspension, age 88.1per 1007.82019–202412931

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Seat Alhambra's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Seat Alhambra advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 30.5% of the time.

funnel · Seat Alhambra · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 30.5 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 30.5 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment30.5% next failmedian model2019–2024629
Body, chassis, structure28.8% next failmedian model2019–20243306
Suspension20.7% next failmedian model2019–202424436
Steering13% next failmedian model2019–2024946
Tyres11.6% next failmedian model2019–202434506
Brakes11% next failmedian model2019–202425832
Noise, emissions and leaks5.9% next failmedian model2019–20243161
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems5.8% next failmedian model2019–20241411
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle3.3% next failmedian model2019–20243256
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–202413211

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Seat Alhambra got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Seat Alhambra MOTs flag tyres most: 45.1 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 166,260).

bar · Seat Alhambra · Tyres · 45.1 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres45.1per 10039.72019–202474998
Suspension38.2per 10026.22019–202463523
Brakes35.4per 10034.72019–202458908
Non-component advisories13per 1007.82019–202421665
Body, chassis, structure4.5per 1004.62019–20247495
Noise, emissions and leaks3.1per 1005.22019–20245174

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 166,260 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Seat Alhambra?

For Seat Alhambras aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 5.5% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 25,276).

bar · Seat Alhambra · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 4.8 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–20248469
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–20248469
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–20248469
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–20248469
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20248469
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20248469
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20248469
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20248469
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20248469
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20248469
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20248469
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–20243767
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–20243767
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–20243767
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–20243767
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–20243767
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20243767
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20243767
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20243767
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail8.4% next fail2019–20242363
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail5.0% next fail2019–20242363
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail2.7% next fail2019–20242363
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–20242363
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–20242363
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20242363
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20242363
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20242363
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20242363
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–202425276
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–202425276
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–202425276
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–202425276
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–202425276
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202425276
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202425276
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202425276
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202425276
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202425276
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202425276
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory9.5% next fail2019–202416050
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.9% next fail2019–202416050
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–202416050
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.1% next fail2019–202416050
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–202416050
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–202416050
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202416050
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202416050
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202416050
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202416050
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202416050
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail10.1% next fail2019–20248760
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–20248760
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.7% next fail2019–20248760
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.0% next fail2019–20248760
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20248760
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–20248760
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20248760
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20248760
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20248760
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20248760
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20248760
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.8% next fail2019–202413281
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.0% next fail2019–202413281
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–202413281
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–202413281
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–202413281
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–202413281
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–202413281
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202413281
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202413281
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202413281
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202413281
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.3% next fail2019–202411366
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.2% next fail2019–202411366
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–202411366
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–202411366
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–202411366
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–202411366
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–202411366
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202411366
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202411366
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202411366
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202411366
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.8% next fail2019–20248010
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail10.6% next fail2019–20248010
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–20248010
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.8% next fail2019–20248010
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–20248010
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.0% next fail2019–20248010
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–20248010
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–20248010
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20248010
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20248010
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20248010
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass14.8% next fail2019–20244513
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass10.2% next fail2019–20244513
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.6% next fail2019–20244513
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.0% next fail2019–20244513
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–20244513
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–20244513
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20244513
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20244513
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20244513
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20244513
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20244513
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory18.6% next fail2019–20244984
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.9% next fail2019–20244984
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.7% next fail2019–20244984
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–20244984
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.2% next fail2019–20244984
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.1% next fail2019–20244984
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.6% next fail2019–20244984
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20244984
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20244984
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20244984
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20244984
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail23.8% next fail2019–20245311
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail16.3% next fail2019–20245311
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.3% next fail2019–20245311
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.6% next fail2019–20245311
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.5% next fail2019–20245311
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.2% next fail2019–20245311
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8% next fail2019–20245311
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.4% next fail2019–20245311
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–20245311
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20245311
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20245311
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass25.5% next fail2019–20242093
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass16.1% next fail2019–20242093
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass15.2% next fail2019–20242093
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass12.8% next fail2019–20242093
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.6% next fail2019–20242093
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.3% next fail2019–20242093
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20242093
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20242093
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20242093
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20242093
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20242093
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory29.5% next fail2019–20242846
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory20.7% next fail2019–20242846
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory17.9% next fail2019–20242846
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory14.5% next fail2019–20242846
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.4% next fail2019–20242846
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.4% next fail2019–20242846
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–20242846
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.9% next fail2019–20242846
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–20242846
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20242846
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242846
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail36.5% next fail2019–20244950
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail26.6% next fail2019–20244950
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail24.6% next fail2019–20244950
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail21.1% next fail2019–20244950
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.6% next fail2019–20244950
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.5% next fail2019–20244950
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.4% next fail2019–20244950
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–20244950
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail4.7% next fail2019–20244950
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20244950
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20244950
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass23.3% next fail2019–20241844
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass19.2% next fail2019–20241844
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass15.5% next fail2019–20241844
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass12.2% next fail2019–20241844
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.5% next fail2019–20241844
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass7.5% next fail2019–20241844
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–20241844
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20241844
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20241844
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241844
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory32.3% next fail2019–20243306
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory26.8% next fail2019–20243306
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory22.3% next fail2019–20243306
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory16.1% next fail2019–20243306
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory12.2% next fail2019–20243306
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.6% next fail2019–20243306
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–20243306
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–20243306
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.4% next fail2019–20243306
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20243306
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20243306
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail38.3% next fail2019–20245806
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail30.6% next fail2019–20245806
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail29.3% next fail2019–20245806
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail21.9% next fail2019–20245806
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail13.8% next fail2019–20245806
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.5% next fail2019–20245806
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.2% next fail2019–20245806
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.4% next fail2019–20245806
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–20245806
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20245806
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20245806
Seat belt installation check, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20245806
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 221 cars)14.5% next fail2019–2024221
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 221 cars)13.6% next fail2019–2024221
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 221 cars)12.7% next fail2019–2024221
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 221 cars)8.6% next fail2019–2024221
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 221 cars)7.2% next fail2019–2024221
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 221 cars)5.9% next fail2019–2024221
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 221 cars)2.7% next fail2019–2024221
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 221 cars)2.3% next fail2019–2024221
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 355 cars)19.4% next fail2019–2024355
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 355 cars)18.9% next fail2019–2024355
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 355 cars)16.3% next fail2019–2024355
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 355 cars)12.1% next fail2019–2024355
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 355 cars)11.3% next fail2019–2024355
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 355 cars)10.1% next fail2019–2024355
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 355 cars)5.1% next fail2019–2024355
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 355 cars)3.1% next fail2019–2024355
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 355 cars)3.1% next fail2019–2024355
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail35.2% next fail2019–2024534
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail33.1% next fail2019–2024534
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail24.0% next fail2019–2024534
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail22.1% next fail2019–2024534
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail17.4% next fail2019–2024534
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail16.1% next fail2019–2024534
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail8.2% next fail2019–2024534
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail6.0% next fail2019–2024534
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail5.4% next fail2019–2024534
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–2024534

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Seat Alhambra get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Seat Alhambra gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 13.1 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 52.9 major and 12.7 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Seat Alhambra · Dangerous defects · 13.1 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 13.1 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects13.1per 10011.22019–2024166260

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 166,260 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Seat Alhambra still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Seat Alhambra go from 16.2% at age 4 to 47.9% at age 19 (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 42.0–53.9%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 42.0–53.9%) (2024, n = 27,380).

line · Seat Alhambra · Age 4 · 16.2 vs 13.1 · 2024
Age 4: 16.2. Age 19 (rough esti: 47.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 416.2% failed first time13.12024825
Age 516.4% failed first time15.120242740
Age 616.7% failed first time17.520242537
Age 720.1% failed first time20.220245983
Age 822.1% failed first time23.320244175
Age 925.5% failed first time26.520242160
Age 1028.4% failed first time30.120241855
Age 1132.0% failed first time33.220241539
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1234.3% failed first time35.720241412
Age 1335.1% failed first time38.220241210
Age 14 (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 37.2–47.4%)42.3% failed first time40.42024355
Age 15 (rough estimate: 331 tests, 95% interval 48.1–58.8%)53.5% failed first time41.62024331
Age 16 (rough estimate: 471 tests, 95% interval 46.9–55.9%)51.4% failed first time43.12024471
Age 17 (rough estimate: 420 tests, 95% interval 52.1–61.6%)56.9% failed first time43.12024420
Age 18 (rough estimate: 342 tests, 95% interval 42.4–52.9%)47.7% failed first time43.92024342
Age 19 (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 42.0–53.9%)47.9% failed first time43.52024265

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Seat Alhambra compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Seat Alhambras fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 16, where they fail more often: 55.2% against 43.1% (2024, n = 4,808).

line · Seat Alhambra · Age 3 · 17.6 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 17.6. Age 20: 54.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 317.6% fail11.7202417680
Age 416.3% fail13.3202418498
Age 517.9% fail15.1202419866
Age 619.8% fail17.3202418880
Age 722.5% fail20.1202417689
Age 825.6% fail23.2202412931
Age 929.1% fail26.720249058
Age 1032.1% fail30.020247291
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1137.6% fail33.420246087
Age 1241.8% fail36.520245348
Age 1346.5% fail38.920244684
Age 1452.0% fail40.820244194
Age 1553.4% fail42.320244888
Age 1655.2% fail43.120244808
Age 1754.8% fail43.520244007
Age 1853.2% fail43.620242895
Age 1953.1% fail43.220241905
Age 2054.4% fail42.420241230

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Seat Alhambra years should I avoid?

The Seat Alhambra build year that fails most for its age is 2008: index 110.2 (95% CI 105.5–114.9) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 4,108).

Build year matters for the Seat Alhambra: 2008 Seat Alhambras fail more than their age would predict, 2019 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Seat Alhambra · Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 564 tests, 95% interval 84.7–106.0) · 95.4 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 564 tests, 95% interval 84.7–106.0)95.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024564
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 1,548 tests, 95% interval 94.2–107.4)100.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241548
Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 3,155 tests, 95% interval 95.4–104.7)100index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243155
Build year 200496.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245059
Build year 2005 (rough estimate: 4,034 tests, 95% interval 92.3–100.5)96.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244034
Build year 2006 (rough estimate: 4,133 tests, 95% interval 95.4–103.8)99.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244133
Build year 2007 (worse for its age)105.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244195
Build year 2008 (worse for its age)110.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244108
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2009 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 2,736 tests, 95% interval 108.2–120.5)114.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242736
Build year 2010 (rough estimate: 2,525 tests, 95% interval 99.3–112.1)105.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242525
Build year 201197.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247792
Build year 201298.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20249053
Build year 2013102.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20249782
Build year 2014 (worse for its age)105index vs own age100 = normal2019–202411684
Build year 2015 (worse for its age)106.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202413480
Build year 201698.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202425522
Build year 2017 (better for its age)95.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202431168
Build year 2018 (better for its age)92.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202410189
Build year 2019 (better for its age)89.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248157
Build year 2020 (rough estimate: 1,670 tests, 95% interval 78.3–100.6)89.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241670

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Seat Alhambra MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Seat Alhambra MOT: about £80 (up to about £153 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 27,380).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Seat Alhambra · Expected repair bill · 80.3 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill80.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue27380
Estimated range lower80.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue27380
Estimated range upper152.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue27380
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)36.7GBP expected contribution180price catalogue27380
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)16.9GBP expected contribution140price catalogue27380
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)15.8GBP expected contribution150price catalogue27380
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)10.9GBP expected contribution90price catalogue27380

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Seat Alhambra more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 6 fail less often for their age than the Seat Alhambra and 2 as often or more. The Seat Alhambra has an MOT Risk Index of 101.2, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 27,380).

bar · Seat Alhambra · Seat Alhambra (this model) · 101.2 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat Alhambra (this model)101.2index100 = normal202427380
Land Rover Range Rover Velar100.3index101.2202433337
Vauxhall Vectra105.9index101.2202429528
Volkswagen Sharan96.5index101.2202436851
Mercedes-Benz CLA100.6index101.2202463888
Volvo V50110.4index101.2202429883
Toyota Verso90.6index101.2202427910
Volkswagen Scirocco95.6index101.2202447500
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volvo V6092.3index101.2202440098

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Seat Alhambra normally do?

At age 8, the median Seat Alhambra had covered 87,555 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 63,874 to 136,464 miles (2024, n = 4,175).

line · Seat Alhambra · Age 4 median · 34115 vs baseline · 2024
Age 4 median: 34115. Age 19 P75 (rough : 174213. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 4 median34115miles2024825
Age 4 P2523031miles2024825
Age 4 P7546906miles2024825
Age 5 median45066miles20242740
Age 5 P2530001miles20242740
Age 5 P7566929miles20242740
Age 6 median58005miles20242537
Age 6 P2541800miles20242537
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 P7586511miles20242537
Age 7 median71435miles20245983
Age 7 P2551594miles20245983
Age 7 P75110993miles20245983
Age 8 median87555miles20244175
Age 8 P2563874miles20244175
Age 8 P75136464miles20244175
Age 9 median95488miles20242160
Age 9 P2572566miles20242160
Age 9 P75136656miles20242160
Age 10 median98896miles20241855
Age 10 P2577655miles20241855
Age 10 P75129053miles20241855
Age 11 median100615miles20241539
Age 11 P2581372miles20241539
Age 11 P75127759miles20241539
Age 12 median112979miles20241412
Age 12 P2590716miles20241412
Age 12 P75142622miles20241412
Age 13 median121616miles20241210
Age 13 P2599359miles20241210
Age 13 P75148788miles20241210
Age 14 median (rough estimate)131243miles2024355
Age 14 P25 (rough estimate)109521miles2024355
Age 14 P75 (rough estimate)155522miles2024355
Age 15 median (rough estimate)135157miles2024331
Age 15 P25 (rough estimate)112945miles2024331
Age 15 P75 (rough estimate)163278miles2024331
Age 16 median (rough estimate)141358miles2024471
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)114906miles2024471
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)166106miles2024471
Age 17 median (rough estimate)137809miles2024420
Age 17 P25 (rough estimate)115253miles2024420
Age 17 P75 (rough estimate)161370miles2024420
Age 18 median (rough estimate)147020miles2024342
Age 18 P25 (rough estimate)120151miles2024342
Age 18 P75 (rough estimate)167746miles2024342
Age 19 median (rough estimate)145168miles2024265
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)124998miles2024265
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)174213miles2024265

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Seat Alhambra MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 14.4% of Seat Alhambras with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 20.6% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 4,146). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Seat Alhambra · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 14.1 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles14.1% failed first time20241675
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles19% failed first time20241233
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 377 tests, 95% interval 12.8–20.2%)16.2% failed first time2024377
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 13.1–23.6%)17.7% failed first time2024203
Age 3–5, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 92 tests, 95% interval 13.6–30%)20.7% failed first time202492
Age 6–9, <40k miles14.4% failed first time20241527
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles21% failed first time20244778
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles22.8% failed first time20243618
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles22.2% failed first time20242312
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles20.6% failed first time20242619
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 91 tests, 95% interval 14.7–31.5%)22% failed first time202491
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles25.2% failed first time2024635
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles31.1% failed first time20241851
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles34.5% failed first time20242251
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles35.3% failed first time20241541
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 29.1–53.4%)40.7% failed first time202459
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 266 tests, 95% interval 39.2–51.1%)45.1% failed first time2024266
Age 15+, 100-140k miles51.9% failed first time2024847
Age 15+, 140k+ miles52.2% failed first time20241322

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Seat Alhambra last?

35.8% of Seat Alhambras tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 14.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 59,066).

line · Seat Alhambra · 100,000 miles · 35.8 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 35.8. 200,000 miles: 4.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles35.8% of tested cars202459066
150,000 miles14.2% of tested cars202423426
200,000 miles4.0% of tested cars20246564

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Seat Alhambra driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Seat Alhambra index is 98.2, against 109.0 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 27,380).

slope · Seat Alhambra · Age and mileage adjusted index · 98.2 vs 109 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 109 vs 98.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index98.2index1092019–202427380

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Seat Alhambra fuel fails its MOT less?

All Seat Alhambras tested were diesel: 25.8% failed first time (2024, n = 26,719).

bar · Seat Alhambra · Diesel · 25.8 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel25.8% fail first timeother fuels202426719

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Seat Alhambra engine is best?

No Seat Alhambra engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 27,380).

bar · Seat Alhambra · Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 184 tests, 95% interval 67.1–121.2) · 91.1 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 184 tests, 95% interval 67.1–121.2)91.1index vs model norm100 = model average2024184
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 2,031 tests, 95% interval 83.4–100.3)91.6index vs model norm100 = model average20242031
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre100index vs model norm100 = model average2024161941
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,516 tests, 95% interval 98.6–108.7)103.7index vs model norm100 = model average20241516
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 393 tests, 95% interval 98.3–118.3)108.4index vs model norm100 = model average2024393

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Seat Alhambra fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Seat Alhambra range from 13.8% in the London W (W) postcode area to 44.6% in the Exeter (EX) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Seat Alhambra · Exeter (EX) · 44.6 vs 25.8 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 18%. 38%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Exeter (EX)44.6% fail first time25.820241913
Plymouth (PL)43.4% fail first time25.820241428
Taunton (TA)41.9% fail first time25.82024720
London W (W)13.8% fail first time25.820241256
London E (E)15.1% fail first time25.820243805
London N (N)16.6% fail first time25.820242821
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 470 tests, 95% interval 36.3–45.1%)40.6% fail first time25.82024470
Truro (TR)39.5% fail first time25.82024986
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Torquay (TQ)38.4% fail first time25.82024797
Walsall (WS)37.8% fail first time25.82024784
Bournemouth (BH)37.6% fail first time25.820241778
Gloucester (GL)36.2% fail first time25.820241989
Bath (BA)36.0% fail first time25.820241429
Shrewsbury (SY)35.9% fail first time25.82024529
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 220 tests, 95% interval 29.9–42.4%)35.9% fail first time25.82024220
Bristol (BS)35.6% fail first time25.820243465
Swansea (SA)35.4% fail first time25.820241909
Newport (NP)35.4% fail first time25.820241219
Brighton (BN)35.3% fail first time25.820241734
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 241 tests, 95% interval 29.1–41.1%)34.9% fail first time25.82024241
Swindon (SN)34.1% fail first time25.820241857
Preston (PR)34.1% fail first time25.820241241
Salisbury (SP)34.1% fail first time25.820241065
Norwich (NR)34.0% fail first time25.820241637
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 432 tests, 95% interval 29.5–38.4%)33.8% fail first time25.82024432
Aberdeen (AB)33.7% fail first time25.820241011
Kirkcaldy (KY)33.6% fail first time25.82024749
Paisley (PA)33.6% fail first time25.82024524
Portsmouth (PO)33.5% fail first time25.820242249
Llandudno (LL)33.2% fail first time25.820241000
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 27.2–39.8%)33.2% fail first time25.82024211
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 350 tests, 95% interval 28.4–38.2%)33.1% fail first time25.82024350
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 26.7–39.6%)32.8% fail first time25.82024201
Chester (CH)32.6% fail first time25.82024817
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 474 tests, 95% interval 28.2–36.6%)32.3% fail first time25.82024474
Carlisle (CA)31.8% fail first time25.82024880
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 463 tests, 95% interval 27.7–36.1%)31.8% fail first time25.82024463
Tonbridge (TN)31.6% fail first time25.820242807
Southampton (SO)31.5% fail first time25.820242587
Colchester (CO)31.3% fail first time25.82024852
Edinburgh (EH)31.2% fail first time25.820241919
Ipswich (IP)31.1% fail first time25.820241845
York (YO)31% fail first time25.820241084
Blackburn (BB)30.9% fail first time25.820241487
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 377 tests, 95% interval 26.3–35.6%)30.8% fail first time25.82024377
Northampton (NN)30.6% fail first time25.820241935
Warrington (WA)30.6% fail first time25.82024987
Peterborough (PE)30.5% fail first time25.820242876
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 454 tests, 95% interval 26.1–34.6%)30.2% fail first time25.82024454
Leeds (LS)30.1% fail first time25.820241534
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 23.4–37.1%)29.8% fail first time25.82024168
Canterbury (CT)29.6% fail first time25.820241298
Oxford (OX)29.6% fail first time25.820242155
Hull (HU)29.5% fail first time25.82024773
Cambridge (CB)29.4% fail first time25.820241922
Reading (RG)29.4% fail first time25.820243089
Bradford (BD)29.3% fail first time25.820241914
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 424 tests, 95% interval 25.1–33.8%)29.3% fail first time25.82024424
Cardiff (CF)29.2% fail first time25.820243033
Cleveland (TS)29.0% fail first time25.820241047
Worcester (WR)29% fail first time25.82024762
Hemel Hempstead (HP)28.7% fail first time25.820242298
Oldham (OL)28.6% fail first time25.82024733
Bolton (BL)28.6% fail first time25.82024970
Dudley (DY)28.5% fail first time25.82024688
Glasgow (G)28.4% fail first time25.820241796
Coventry (CV)28.4% fail first time25.820242072
Leicester (LE)28.4% fail first time25.820243157
Newcastle (NE)28.4% fail first time25.820242085
Birmingham (B)27.9% fail first time25.820246586
Lancaster (LA)27.9% fail first time25.82024815
Guildford (GU)27.8% fail first time25.820243033
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 435 tests, 95% interval 23.8–32.2%)27.8% fail first time25.82024435
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 488 tests, 95% interval 23.9–31.8%)27.7% fail first time25.82024488
Doncaster (DN)27.6% fail first time25.820241524
Manchester (M)27.5% fail first time25.820241839
Milton Keynes (MK)27.5% fail first time25.820242222
Wolverhampton (WV)27.3% fail first time25.82024854
Derby (DE)27.2% fail first time25.820241615
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 21.7–32.6%)26.8% fail first time25.82024250
Watford (WD)26.6% fail first time25.820241011
Medway (ME)26.6% fail first time25.820241440
Stockport (SK)26.6% fail first time25.820241381
Wakefield (WF)26.4% fail first time25.820241064
Crewe (CW)26.4% fail first time25.82024974
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 448 tests, 95% interval 22.3–30.4%)26.1% fail first time25.82024448
Dartford (DA)26.0% fail first time25.820241464
Redhill (RH)25.8% fail first time25.820242140
Southend-on-Sea (SS)25.7% fail first time25.82024635
Liverpool (L)24.9% fail first time25.820241343
Lincoln (LN)24.8% fail first time25.82024746
Sheffield (S)24.4% fail first time25.820242433
Kingston upon Thames (KT)24.3% fail first time25.820241424
Romford (RM)24.0% fail first time25.82024968
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)23.9% fail first time25.820241179
Stevenage (SG)23.6% fail first time25.820241476
Darlington (DL)23.1% fail first time25.82024633
Bromley (BR)22.9% fail first time25.82024917
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 454 tests, 95% interval 19.1–26.8%)22.7% fail first time25.82024454
Luton (LU)21.8% fail first time25.820241829
London NW (NW)21.4% fail first time25.820242445
St Albans (AL)20.8% fail first time25.820241613
Enfield (EN)20.6% fail first time25.820241155
Croydon (CR)20.1% fail first time25.820241865
Slough (SL)19.9% fail first time25.820242472
Chelmsford (CM)19.4% fail first time25.820241681
Nottingham (NG)19.2% fail first time25.820243113
Twickenham (TW)18.9% fail first time25.820241813
Uxbridge (UB)18.7% fail first time25.820242502
London SE (SE)18.4% fail first time25.820242262
Sutton (SM)18.4% fail first time25.82024642
Ilford (IG)18.4% fail first time25.820241149
London SW (SW)17.9% fail first time25.820241310
Harrow (HA)17.9% fail first time25.820242567

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Seat Alhambra rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Seat Alhambra MOTs record corrosion failures at 2.9 times the national rate: 2.24% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 27,315).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Seat Alhambra · Salt belt susceptibility · 2.9 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 2.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility2.9ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers27315

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Seat Alhambra ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 63.4% of Seat Alhambras tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Seat Alhambra · Likely compliant · 63.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant63.4% estimate202427380

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Seat Alhambra?

Of failed Seat Alhambra MOTs, 41.5% were retested the same day and a further 55.2% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 34,475).

bar · Seat Alhambra · Same-day retest · 41.5 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest41.5%failed initial tests2019–202434475
Retest within 10 days55.2%failed initial tests2019–202434475
Clean MOT streak31.6%observed chains2019–202428190
Repeat advisory37.1%observed chains2019–202428190
Decreasing odometer1.2% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202430503

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Seat Alhambra?

Seat Alhambras aged 5 to 8 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 14.0% of tests, against 21.5% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 4,956).

bullet · Seat Alhambra · Low-use first-time failure · 14.0 vs 21.5 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 14 vs 21.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure14.0%21.52019–20244956
Low-use gap-7.5percentage points8–12k miles2019–20244956

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Seat Alhambra likely to last?

Seat Alhambras tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 5.8 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Seat Alhambra · Age 5 · 6 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 56years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 84.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 105.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 125.6years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)3.3years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Seat Alhambras are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Seat Alhambras tested at ages 4 to 6, about 10 were tested at age 19 (2024, n = 1,905).

line · Seat Alhambra · Age 3 · 92.7 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 92.7. Age 19: 10. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 392.7% of age 4–6 baseline202417680
Age 496.9% of age 4–6 baseline202418498
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202419866
Age 698.9% of age 4–6 baseline202418880
Age 792.7% of age 4–6 baseline202417689
Age 867.8% of age 4–6 baseline202412931
Age 947.5% of age 4–6 baseline20249058
Age 1038.2% of age 4–6 baseline20247291
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1131.9% of age 4–6 baseline20246087
Age 1228% of age 4–6 baseline20245348
Age 1324.5% of age 4–6 baseline20244684
Age 1422% of age 4–6 baseline20244194
Age 1525.6% of age 4–6 baseline20244888
Age 1625.2% of age 4–6 baseline20244808
Age 1721% of age 4–6 baseline20244007
Age 1815.2% of age 4–6 baseline20242895
Age 1910% of age 4–6 baseline20241905

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Seat Alhambra fails, does it fail again?

Seat Alhambras that fail once are much more likely to fail again: 32.3% failed the next MOT after a fail, against 22.3% after a pass (test chains 2019–2024). The failure most likely to come back is steering: 37.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Seat Alhambra · Repeat after fail · 32.3 vs 22.3 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 32.3 vs 22.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail32.3%22.32019–20248488

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Seat Alhambra faults come together?

On Seat Alhambras, identification of the vehicle and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 7.0 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 78).

Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 78 tests, 95% interval 5.5–8.7)7.0liftexpected joint rate202478
Body, chassis, structure + Steering6.7liftexpected joint rate20241221
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems6.6liftexpected joint rate20241151
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 5.3–6.8)6.0liftexpected joint rate2024248
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 4.0–7.8)5.7liftexpected joint rate202436
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 3.8–7.9)5.6liftexpected joint rate202430
Brakes + Steering5.5liftexpected joint rate20241040
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems5.5liftexpected joint rate2024716
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems5.5liftexpected joint rate2024682
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 4.4–5.9)5.1liftexpected joint rate2024198
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 47 tests, 95% interval 3.8–6.8)5.1liftexpected joint rate202447
Steering + Suspension5.1liftexpected joint rate20241784
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 4.3–6.0)5.1liftexpected joint rate2024141
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 4.3–6.0)5.1liftexpected joint rate2024147
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes5.0liftexpected joint rate20242885
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering5.0liftexpected joint rate20241274
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.8liftexpected joint rate20243695
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 241 tests, 95% interval 4.2–5.4)4.8liftexpected joint rate2024241
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension4.7liftexpected joint rate20241130
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 3.4–6.2)4.6liftexpected joint rate202444
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension4.5liftexpected joint rate20244749
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.4liftexpected joint rate20243508
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks4.3liftexpected joint rate20241312
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks4.3liftexpected joint rate2024934
Brakes + Suspension4.2liftexpected joint rate20244695
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 225 tests, 95% interval 3.6–4.8)4.2liftexpected joint rate2024225
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 128 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.9)4.1liftexpected joint rate2024128
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension4.0liftexpected joint rate20245860
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.6)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024127
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks3.8liftexpected joint rate2024877
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 90 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.5)3.7liftexpected joint rate202490
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension3.6liftexpected joint rate20241544
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.0)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024158
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 2.3–5.0)3.5liftexpected joint rate202427
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.9)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024250
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.1)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024117
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 447 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.5)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024447
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility3.1liftexpected joint rate20242635
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres3.0liftexpected joint rate2024953
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.5)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024120
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 66 tests, 95% interval 2.2–3.6)2.8liftexpected joint rate202466
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.8liftexpected joint rate2024684
Steering + Visibility2.7liftexpected joint rate2024555
Brakes + Tyres2.7liftexpected joint rate20242234
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.7liftexpected joint rate20241654
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.3)2.6liftexpected joint rate202468
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 464 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024464
Brakes + Visibility2.5liftexpected joint rate20241613
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.4liftexpected joint rate20242677
Suspension + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate20242794
Suspension + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20243440
Tyres + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20241909
Steering + Tyres1.9liftexpected joint rate2024505
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres1.8liftexpected joint rate20241452
Seat belt installation check + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Seat belt installation check + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Brakes + Seat belt installation check (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Seat belt installation check + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Seat Alhambra had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns matched to the Seat Alhambra; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched13campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register27380

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Seat Alhambra cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Seat Alhambras tested at age 5, about 16 failed the MOT first time; at age 10, about 28 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 6 and 7, 3.42 percentage points (2024).

Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 4 (rough estimate: 825 tests, 95% interval 13.9–18.9%)16.2% fail first time2024825
Age 516.4% fail first time20242740
Age 616.7% fail first time20242537
Age 720.1% fail first time20245983
Age 822.1% fail first time20244175
Age 925.5% fail first time20242160
Age 10 (rough estimate: 1,855 tests, 95% interval 26.4–30.4%)28.4% fail first time20241855
Age 11 (rough estimate: 1,539 tests, 95% interval 29.7–34.3%)32.0% fail first time20241539
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 12 (rough estimate: 1,412 tests, 95% interval 31.9–36.8%)34.3% fail first time20241412
Age 13 (rough estimate: 1,210 tests, 95% interval 32.5–37.9%)35.1% fail first time20241210
Age 14 (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 37.2–47.5%)42.3% fail first time2024355
Age 15 (rough estimate: 331 tests, 95% interval 48.1–58.8%)53.5% fail first time2024331
Age 16 (rough estimate: 471 tests, 95% interval 46.9–55.9%)51.4% fail first time2024471
Age 17 (rough estimate: 420 tests, 95% interval 52.1–61.6%)56.9% fail first time2024420
Age 18 (rough estimate: 342 tests, 95% interval 42.4–53.0%)47.7% fail first time2024342
Age 19 (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 42.0–53.9%)47.9% fail first time2024265

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Seat Alhambra fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 50.9% of Seat Alhambras failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 2,344 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Finland and the Netherlands the Seat Alhambra also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Seat Alhambra · Finland · 27.8 vs 26.3 · 2024 by country
Finland: 27.8 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 50.9 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Finland27.8% failed26.32024 by country744
Netherlands50.9% failed50.82024 by country2344

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Seat Alhambra MOT matter?

Seat Alhambras fail first time most in January (29.3%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in May (26.3%) (2024, n = 27,380).

line · Seat Alhambra · January · 29.3 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 29.3. December: 26.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Seat Alhambra: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January29.3% fail first time31.1202414638
February29.3% fail first time30.0202413322
March28.5% fail first time28.3202415701
April28.6% fail first time29.8202410029
May26.3% fail first time28.8202411367
June26.7% fail first time28.1202413025
July27.3% fail first time29.3202414107
August27.9% fail first time29.2202413627
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September27.4% fail first time28.2202416012
October27.8% fail first time30.3202417041
November28.1% fail first time30.6202415631
December26.8% fail first time29.3202411760

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 27,380 initial Seat Alhambra tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 27,380 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Seat Alhambra MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/seat-alhambra/

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Seat Alhambra MOT: quick answers

What is the Seat Alhambra first-time MOT pass rate?

74.2% of first attempts passed in 2024 (27,380 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 27,380 primary tests: 25.84% failed first time and 78.3% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 101.2 is shown separately.