2011 SEAT Alhambra · 4,206 MOT tests
2011 SEAT Alhambra reliability
2011 SEAT Alhambras fail 35.3% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 18 Alhambra years (4,206 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- 35.3%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 115,448
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,206
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: about average for its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6.8% of tests fail here (48% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 SEAT Alhambra
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.8%
- Lights and electrics11.2%
- Tyres8.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.8%
- Brakes4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.92%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.95%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 3.83%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Side repeater not working 3.59%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.47%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.28%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.9%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (18.52%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.73%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (7.61%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.21%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 SEAT Alhambra reliable?
2011 SEAT Alhambras fail 35.3% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 18 Alhambra years (4,206 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 SEAT Alhambra MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.92% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.95% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (3.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 SEAT Alhambra have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 SEAT Alhambra shows 115,448 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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