2010 SEAT Alhambra · 1,285 MOT tests
2010 SEAT Alhambra reliability
2010 SEAT Alhambras fail 41.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 18 Alhambra years (1,285 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- 41.7%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 125,070
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,285
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 21.8% of tests fail here (31% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 SEAT Alhambra
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21.8%
- Lights and electrics18.6%
- Brakes10.6%
- Tyres8.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Body, chassis and structure5.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 7%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 6.15%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.59%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Side repeater not working 3.66%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.42%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.11%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (16.58%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.94%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.21%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 SEAT Alhambra reliable?
2010 SEAT Alhambras fail 41.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 18 Alhambra years (1,285 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 SEAT Alhambra MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (7% of tests), position lamp not working (6.15% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 SEAT Alhambra have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 SEAT Alhambra shows 125,070 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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