2018 SEAT Alhambra · 8,723 MOT tests
2018 SEAT Alhambra reliability
2018 SEAT Alhambras fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 Alhambra years (8,723 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- 15.3%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 47,170
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,723
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.8% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 SEAT Alhambra
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.8%
- Lights and electrics3.3%
- Brakes2.5%
- Suspension2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.34%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.86%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.44%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.3%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.16%
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 1.02%
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 (16.44%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.37%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.14%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.28%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.7%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 SEAT Alhambra reliable?
2018 SEAT Alhambras fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 18 Alhambra years (8,723 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 SEAT Alhambra MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.34% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.86% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 SEAT Alhambra have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 SEAT Alhambra shows 47,170 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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