2019 SEAT Alhambra · 7,291 MOT tests
2019 SEAT Alhambra reliability
2019 SEAT Alhambras fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 18 Alhambra years (7,291 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- 15.2%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 39,008
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,291
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1% of tests fail here (191% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 SEAT Alhambra
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.2%
- Lights and electrics3.5%
- Brakes2.4%
- Suspension1.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Seat belts and airbags1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.04%
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 1.43%
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 1.41%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.26%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.18%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.01%
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 (15.16%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.95%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.63%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.99%)
Other years
Every SEAT Alhambra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 SEAT Alhambra reliable?
2019 SEAT Alhambras fail 15.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 18 Alhambra years (7,291 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 SEAT Alhambra MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (2.04% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.43% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 SEAT Alhambra have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 SEAT Alhambra shows 39,008 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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