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Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 308 real MOT tests across 129 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 308 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.5%
Typical Mileage
54,990mi
Annual Mileage
10,404mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a Number Plates

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

Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
7,656 mi/yr
Typical
10,404 mi/yr
Average
10,610 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,132 mi/yr

Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a Mileage Distribution

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

Median
54,990 mi
75th Percentile
69,446 mi
95th Percentile
97,814 mi
Max Recorded
144,325 mi

How Does the Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a THIS CAR 94.5% 308 54,990 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
Citroen C3 Saint James Puretech S/s A 93% 387 17,364 mi — yrs

Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a?

The Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.5% across 308 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a owner drives around 10,404 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 Xcellence TDI S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a reliable?
Based on 308 MOT tests, the Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a has a 94.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a do per year?
The typical Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a does around 10,404 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Alhambra Xcellence TDI S-a?
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.