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

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Is the Seat Alhambra SX TDI 130 reliable? We analysed 250 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 250 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
72.8%
Typical Mileage
153,248mi
Annual Mileage
7,401mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Alhambra SX TDI 130 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Alhambra SX TDI 130.

Seat Alhambra SX TDI 130 Number Plates

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

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

How many miles does a typical Seat Alhambra SX 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
5,655 mi/yr
Typical
7,401 mi/yr
Average
9,161 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,836 mi/yr

Seat Alhambra SX TDI 130 Mileage Distribution

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

Median
153,248 mi
75th Percentile
185,050 mi
95th Percentile
222,895 mi
Max Recorded
362,859 mi

How Does the Seat Alhambra SX 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 SX TDI 130 THIS CAR 72.8% 250 153,248 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
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S S-a 95.6% 249 17,122 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Seat Alhambra SX TDI 130?

The Seat Alhambra SX TDI 130 has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.8% across 250 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Seat Alhambra SX TDI 130 owner drives around 7,401 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 SX TDI 130 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Alhambra SX TDI 130 reliable?
Based on 250 MOT tests, the Seat Alhambra SX TDI 130 has a 72.8% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Seat Alhambra SX TDI 130?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Alhambra SX TDI 130 do per year?
The typical Seat Alhambra SX TDI 130 does around 7,401 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Alhambra SX TDI 130 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Alhambra SX 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.