Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130 reliable? We analysed 371 real MOT tests across 145 vehicles to find out.
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The Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, position lamp(s) not working and track rod end ball joint has excessive play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130.
Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130 THIS CAR | 69.5% | 371 | 159,653 mi | — yrs |
| Seat Ibiza | 73.7% | 3,964,856 | 60,259 mi | 31 yrs |
| Seat Leon | 78% | 3,000,659 | 70,859 mi | 26 yrs |
| Seat Alhambra | 72.5% | 690,916 | 95,606 mi | 30 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris Icon Tech Vvt-i HEV CVT | 97.2% | 468 | 28,289 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130 has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.5% across 371 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130 are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (7 recorded failures), position lamp(s) not working (5), and track rod end ball joint has excessive play (3). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Seat Alhambra SE TDI 130 owner drives around 9,745 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.