Seat Alhambra (2010)
2010 Seat Alhambra
CarHunch analysed 547 real MOT records for the 2010 Seat Alhambra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 SEAT ALHAMBRA falls below the UK average with a 75.1% first-time pass rate, and nearly half of these vehicles (45.5%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for buyers. This diesel-only cohort shows consistent reliability struggles, not just weak first-time results.
These Alhambrahs are running at typical mileage for their age (median 95,552 miles), but the high advisory count of 26.9 per vehicle reveals that small faults are accumulating steadily. With an average of 4.16 failures per test, focus your inspection on the suspension, braking system, and emissions kit—and insist on a full service history before committing to purchase.
What to check before buying a 2010 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.
- ⚠️ 45.5% 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 (99%) | 542 | 75.1% | 4.16 |
| Petrol (1%) | 5 | 73.1% | 4.2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 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 2010 Seat Alhambra vehicles fall between 78,163 and 116,945 miles.
2010 Seat Alhambra — Still on the Road
293 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.
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 — 2010 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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58.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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57%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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31.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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29.3%
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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