2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 SEAT Alhambra MOT pass rate and common faults

1,843 MOT tests in 2024. 71.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time71.7%
Failed or needed repairs28.3%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,843 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.7%
    119 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    99 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    58 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres13.3%
  2. Suspension11.2%
  3. Lights & electrics9.2%
  4. Brakes6.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Wheels0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2014 SEAT Alhambra?

In 2024, 71.7% of 2014 SEAT Alhambra cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,843 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 SEAT Alhambra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).