2020 SEAT Alhambra · 1,374 MOT tests
2020 SEAT Alhambra reliability
2020 SEAT Alhambras fail 15.4% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 Alhambra years (1,374 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- 15.4%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Alhambras: 26%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 33,099
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,374
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: about average for its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.5% of tests fail here (362% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 SEAT Alhambra
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.1%
- Brakes3.4%
- Lights and electrics3.3%
- Suspension1.9%
- Seat belts and airbags1.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Wheels0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.75%
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 1.46%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.31%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.16%
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 0.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.66%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.32%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.04%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.35%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.98%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 SEAT Alhambra reliable?
2020 SEAT Alhambras fail 15.4% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 18 Alhambra years (1,374 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 SEAT Alhambra MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.75% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.46% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 SEAT Alhambra have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 SEAT Alhambra shows 33,099 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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