Seat Alhambra Reference TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Seat Alhambra Reference TDI reliable? We analysed 1,479 real MOT tests across 397 vehicles to find out.
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The Seat Alhambra Reference TDI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp not working, headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users and headlamp aim too low. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Alhambra Reference TDI.
Seat Alhambra Reference TDI — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Seat Alhambra Reference TDI — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1984cc
- Power
- 140 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 12.2 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 41.5 mpg
- Urban
- 33.6 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 47.9 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2142
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 178 g/km Band I
- Emission class
- 4
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £260
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £143
Seat Alhambra Reference TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Seat Alhambra Reference TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Seat Alhambra Reference TDI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Seat Alhambra Reference TDI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Seat Alhambra Reference TDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Seat Alhambra Reference TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Seat Alhambra Reference TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Seat Alhambra Reference TDI 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 Reference 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 Reference TDI THIS CAR | 70.6% | 1,479 | 144,599 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 |
| Austin Montego L | 68.8% | 1,348 | 72,473 mi | 42 yrs |
Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Alhambra Reference TDI trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Seat Alhambra Reference TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.6% across 1,479 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Seat Alhambra Reference TDI are stop lamp not working (4 recorded failures), headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (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 Reference TDI owner drives around 8,777 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.