2016 SEAT Alhambra · 14,289 MOT tests
2016 SEAT Alhambra reliability
2016 SEAT Alhambras fail 20.6% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 Alhambra years (14,289 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- 20.6%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 77,715
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,289
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.1% of tests fail here (40% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 SEAT Alhambra
Fail rate by area
- Tyres9.1%
- Suspension5.3%
- Lights and electrics4.1%
- Brakes3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
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.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.42%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.36%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.47%
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 1.4%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.07%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.37%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.6%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.43%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.82%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.32%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 SEAT Alhambra reliable?
2016 SEAT Alhambras fail 20.6% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 18 Alhambra years (14,289 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 SEAT Alhambra MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (3.47% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.42% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 SEAT Alhambra have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 SEAT Alhambra shows 77,715 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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