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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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 — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Seat Alhambra SX TDI 130 — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1896cc
- Power
- 130 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 13.7 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 43.5 mpg
- Urban
- 34.0 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 51.4 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2116
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 170 g/km Band H
- Emission class
- 3
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £235
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £129.25
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.
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.
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 |
| Morgan Plus Four Auto | 92.7% | 452 | 6,692 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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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.