Seat Alhambra (2014)
2014 Seat Alhambra
CarHunch analysed 1,961 real MOT records for the 2014 Seat Alhambra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 SEAT ALHAMBRA passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 81.3%, which is a solid result—but the elephant in the room is that half of all vehicles in this cohort have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, suggesting structural or critical safety issues are common enough to be a real buyer concern. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
At around 73,000 miles median (and 80,000 average), these Alhambras are showing their age, yet they're accumulating an average of 2.28 failures and 17.1 advisories per test, which points to consistent wear on non-critical components—mostly trim, lights, and minor mechanical niggles rather than showstoppers. Before committing to one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, cooling system, and structural integrity, since the dangerous defect rate suggests problems don't always show up in MOT pass/fail columns.
What to check before buying a 2014 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.
- ⚠️ 50.6% 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 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 2014 Seat Alhambra vehicles fall between 56,591 and 96,398 miles.
2014 Seat Alhambra — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,699 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 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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60.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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58%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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40%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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30%
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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29.7%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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29.4%
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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