2017 SEAT Alhambra · 20,455 MOT tests
2017 SEAT Alhambra reliability
2017 SEAT Alhambras fail 18.3% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 Alhambra years (20,455 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- 18.3%
- 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 6
- 61,118
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,455
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.3% of tests fail here (39% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 SEAT Alhambra
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.3%
- Suspension4%
- Lights and electrics3.7%
- Brakes2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.12%
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 2.79%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.05%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.61%
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 1.31%
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 1.04%
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 (17.35%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.78%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.41%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.5%)
Other years
Every SEAT Alhambra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 SEAT Alhambra reliable?
2017 SEAT Alhambras fail 18.3% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 18 Alhambra years (20,455 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 SEAT Alhambra MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (3.12% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.79% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 SEAT Alhambra have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 SEAT Alhambra shows 61,118 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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