Ford S-MAX vs SEAT Alhambra
MOT pass rate comparison based on real UK test data
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Reliability Trend
💡 The Ford S-MAX has remained stable while the SEAT Alhambra has declined.
Pass Rate Trend Comparison
MOT pass rate by year the vehicle was manufactured, based on DVSA test data (2005–2024)
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| Built | Ford S-MAX | SEAT Alhambra |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82.3% | 63.0% |
| 2020 | 83.0% | 85.7% |
| 2019 | 78.2% | 85.6% |
| 2018 | 82.9% | 84.5% |
| 2017 | 83.5% | 83.1% |
| 2016 | 81.5% | 81.0% |
| 2015 | 76.8% | 77.7% |
| 2014 | 71.6% | 76.1% |
| 2013 | 70.2% | 75.3% |
| 2012 | 69.4% | 74.5% |
| 2011 | 69.6% | 72.4% |
| 2010 | 66.6% | 65.7% |
| 2009 | 62.6% | 60.9% |
| 2008 | 62.4% | 57.7% |
| 2007 | 61.5% | 57.3% |
| 2006 | 60.2% | 57.4% |
| 2005 | — | 54.0% |
| 2004 | — | 50.7% |
| 2003 | — | 50.1% |
| 2002 | — | 47.1% |
| 2001 | — | 45.6% |
| 2000 | — | 43.8% |
| 1999 | — | 41.0% |
| 1998 | — | 43.5% |
| 1997 | — | 42.1% |
| 1996 | — | 40.5% |
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.