Seat Alhambra
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 24 years from 46,435 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
46,435
Best Year
2019 (88%)
Years Covered
24
How reliable is the Seat Alhambra?
Seat Alhambra by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73% | 75 | 27,872 mi |
| 2020 | 88% | 1,380 | 38,278 mi |
| 2019 | 88% | 4,394 | 53,999 mi |
| 2018 | 88% | 4,108 | 70,018 mi |
| 2017 | 86% | 9,699 | 86,445 mi |
| 2016 | 85% | 6,815 | 106,522 mi |
| 2015 | 82% | 3,698 | 112,826 mi |
| 2014 | 81% | 3,129 | 110,232 mi |
| 2013 | 79% | 2,677 | 111,898 mi |
| 2012 | 76% | 2,514 | 124,005 mi |
| 2011 | 77% | 2,167 | 127,765 mi |
| 2010 | 73% | 643 | 135,758 mi |
| 2009 | 66% | 615 | 140,976 mi |
| 2008 | 67% | 967 | 143,588 mi |
| 2007 | 64% | 858 | 139,944 mi |
| 2006 | 66% | 642 | 145,145 mi |
| 2005 | 67% | 526 | 149,540 mi |
| 2004 | 65% | 676 | 151,281 mi |
| 2003 | 63% | 393 | 147,953 mi |
| 2002 | 62% | 208 | 142,785 mi |
| 2001 | 72% | 68 | 133,983 mi |
| 1999 | 70% | 40 | 137,426 mi |
| 1998 | 66% | 91 | 142,462 mi |
| 1997 | 73% | 52 | 126,277 mi |
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About the Seat Alhambra
The Seat Alhambra has been tested 46,435 times in 2024 MOT data across 24 model years (1997 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 4,394 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 62%. With a 26 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer SEAT ALHAMBRAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 15 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 126,277 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 27,872 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Seat brand average of 85%, the Alhambra is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Seat models.
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