2014 SEAT Alhambra · 6,408 MOT tests
2014 SEAT Alhambra reliability
2014 SEAT Alhambras fail 26.7% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 Alhambra years (6,408 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- 26.7%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 92,023
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,408
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 10.6% of tests fail here (46% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 SEAT Alhambra
Fail rate by area
- Tyres10.6%
- Suspension8.6%
- Lights and electrics7%
- Brakes4.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.85%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 4.1%
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 2.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.25%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.73%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.62%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.52%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.08%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.93%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 SEAT Alhambra reliable?
2014 SEAT Alhambras fail 26.7% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 Alhambra years (6,408 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 SEAT Alhambra MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.85% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (4.1% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 SEAT Alhambra have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 SEAT Alhambra shows 92,023 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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