Is the SEAT Alhambra ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 28,819 MOT tests, around 58% of SEAT Alhambras still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 28% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 15%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 98% diesel. Diesel Alhambras are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 58%
- Likely charged
- 28%
- Depends on the car
- 15%
- MOT tests analysed
- 28,819
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Alhambra ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Alhambras of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Likely compliant743 tested | Likely compliant102 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant2,589 tested | Likely compliant123 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant2,492 tested | Likely compliant59 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant6,062 tested | Likely compliant57 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant4,165 tested | Likely compliant102 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car2,216 tested | Likely compliant15 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car1,907 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely charged1,591 tested | Likely compliant7 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged1,430 tested | Likely compliant11 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged1,228 tested | Likely compliant38 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged386 tested | Likely compliant5 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged367 tested | Likely compliant9 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged543 tested | Likely compliant15 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged515 tested | Likely compliant30 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged466 tested | Likely compliant19 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged394 tested | Check Euro standard9 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged475 tested | Check Euro standard19 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged303 tested | Check Euro standard21 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged117 tested | Check Euro standard15 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged48 tested | Check Euro standard14 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Alhambra
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (98% of Alhambras tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (2% of Alhambras tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Alhambras from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (15% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or SEAT can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Alhambras fare at the MOT too: see the SEAT Alhambra MOT failure rate.
Buying a used SEAT Alhambra for London: what the MOT data shows
The SEAT Alhambras in this data were first registered between 2001 and 2020. 2017 was the most common year, with 6,119 tests (21% of the total), and half were registered in 2016 or later.
Alhambras from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 82% of the time, at an average of 68,606 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 58% of the time with 125,950 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Alhambras likely to comply are from 2016. 4,165 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 79% of the time and averaged 94,311 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Alhambra's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (4.2% of tests); suspension: "pin or bush excessively worn" (4.0%); tyres: "has ply or cords exposed" (3.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 20.3% of tests.
Overall, 74% of Alhambras passed first time, slightly above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 89,463 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other SEAT models
About this data
Based on 28,819 first MOT tests of the SEAT Alhambra carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 28,819 MOT tests say about the SEAT Alhambra and London's ULEZ.
Is the SEAT Alhambra ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 58% of Alhambras on the road are likely compliant and 28% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Alhambra years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Alhambras first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Alhambra ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Alhambras from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Alhambra is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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