Seat Alhambra (2007)
2007 Seat Alhambra
CarHunch analysed 1,402 real MOT records for the 2007 Seat Alhambra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 SEAT ALHAMBRA's 70.7% first-time pass rate sits noticeably below the UK average of 80%, signalling reliability concerns for this generation. More worryingly, 43.9% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above typical thresholds and should give any potential buyer serious pause.
At 106,790 miles average, these Alhambraes have covered high mileage for their age, yet they're still racking up an average of 5.18 failures per test and 28.4 advisories, pointing to systemic wear issues rather than isolated problems. If you're considering one, factor in likely repairs for suspension, cooling, and electrical systems—and ask the seller for full MOT history to identify which defects keep recurring.
What to check before buying a 2007 Seat Alhambra
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 43.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (96%) | 1,347 | 70.5% | 5.19 |
| Petrol (4%) | 55 | 73.3% | 5.09 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Seat Alhambra vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Seat Alhambra vehicles fall between 82,810 and 127,731 miles.
2007 Seat Alhambra — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 288 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (23% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Seat Alhambra
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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70.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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69.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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51%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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49.5%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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48.6%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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44.4%
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
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41.8%
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
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40.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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