Seat Alhambra: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 4.3% of Seat Alhambra MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2006, 2007 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3,317 | 14.2% |
| 2007 | 3,649 | 12.6% |
| 2008 | 3,847 | 11.3% |
| 2009 | 2,584 | 11.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.