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Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI reliable? We analysed 1,313 real MOT tests across 289 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,313 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
68.9%
Typical Mileage
139,632mi
Annual Mileage
8,523mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI.

Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,834 mi/yr
Typical
8,523 mi/yr
Average
9,812 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,272 mi/yr

Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
139,632 mi
75th Percentile
162,382 mi
95th Percentile
200,152 mi
Max Recorded
1,564,132 mi

How Does the Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI THIS CAR 68.9% 1,313 139,632 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 Celsior 81.8% 708 115,067 mi 35 yrs

Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI?

The Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.9% across 1,313 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI owner drives around 8,523 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.

Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI reliable?
Based on 1,313 MOT tests, the Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI has a 68.9% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI do per year?
The typical Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI does around 8,523 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.