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Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 reliable? We analysed 333 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 333 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
65.5%
Typical Mileage
161,924mi
Annual Mileage
7,140mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine, registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters and headlamp aim too low. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130.

Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1
registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters 1
Headlamp aim too low 1

Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,028 mi/yr
Typical
7,140 mi/yr
Average
9,120 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,253 mi/yr

Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
161,924 mi
75th Percentile
185,825 mi
95th Percentile
222,488 mi
Max Recorded
266,604 mi

How Does the Seat Alhambra Stylance 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 Stylance TDI 130 THIS CAR 65.5% 333 161,924 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
Ford Transit 350 Mwb Td 56.8% 398 155,202 mi — yrs

Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130?

The Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.5% across 333 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common problems on the Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 are exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (1 recorded failures), registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (1), and headlamp aim too low (1). 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 Stylance TDI 130 owner drives around 7,140 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 130 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 reliable?
Based on 333 MOT tests, the Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 has a 65.5% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130?
The most common MOT failures are exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine, registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters, and headlamp aim too low. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 do per year?
The typical Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 does around 7,140 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Alhambra Stylance TDI 130?
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.