2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 SEAT Alhambra MOT pass rate and common faults

335 MOT tests in 2024. 51.6% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time51.6%
Failed or needed repairs48.4%
Typical mileage at test147,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 335 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.4%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.1%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.2%
  6. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  7. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.9%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension41.2%
  2. Brakes31.6%
  3. Lights & electrics30.4%
  4. Body & chassis23.9%
  5. Tyres9.0%
  6. Steering7.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.0%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.6%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2006 SEAT Alhambra?

In 2024, 51.6% of 2006 SEAT Alhambra cars passed their MOT first time, across 335 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 SEAT Alhambra?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 SEAT Alhambra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).