Diesel SEAT Alhambra: MOT pass rate
78.3% of diesel SEAT Alhambras pass the MOT first time, measured across 26,738 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 99,945.
Diesel against the other SEAT Alhambra versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 78.3% | 26,738 |
| Petrol | 79.2% | 659 |
| All SEAT Alhambra | 78.3% | 27,400 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the SEAT Alhambra specifically, petrol is the strongest at 79.2%, and this diesel version sits 0 points above the 78.3% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel SEAT Alhambra had covered 99,945 miles at test, against 70,983 for the petrol. That is above average and into the range where cambelts and water pumps are due if they have not already been done, so ask for the service history rather than take the mileage on trust.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the SEAT Alhambra page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other SEAT Alhambra fuel types
- Petrol SEAT Alhambra - 79.2%