2015 SEAT Alhambra · 7,431 MOT tests
2015 SEAT Alhambra reliability
2015 SEAT Alhambras fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 Alhambra years (7,431 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- 24.7%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 87,734
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,431
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.8% of tests fail here (40% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 SEAT Alhambra
Fail rate by area
- Tyres9.8%
- Suspension7.2%
- Lights and electrics5.4%
- Brakes3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.2%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.78%
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 2.27%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.91%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.84%
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 1.22%
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 (19.63%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.48%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.85%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 SEAT Alhambra reliable?
2015 SEAT Alhambras fail 24.7% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 Alhambra years (7,431 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 SEAT Alhambra MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.2% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.78% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 SEAT Alhambra have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 SEAT Alhambra shows 87,734 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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