2004 SEAT ALHAMBRA1.9L Diesel

The SEAT Alhambra presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 31 March 2026 at 76,520 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available record. The vehicle passed cleanly in April 2023 at 69,228 miles, March 2024 at 71,836 miles, and March 2025 at 74,645 miles, with the only blemish being a failure on 24 March 2026 at 76,511 miles that listed no defects and was reversed by a pass seven days later, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. At roughly 22 years old the Alhambra shows 76,520 recorded miles, an average of about 3,478 miles per year. This is low for its age. The annual increments are consistent and modest, rising just 2,608 miles between April 2023 and March 2024, then 2,809 and 1,875 in the following years. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear. The clean advisory columns across all five tests suggest either light use or disciplined upkeep, though low mileage with long standing periods can conceal perished rubber components and corrosion not visible in a pass result. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounting points given the vehicle's age and likely static intervals. Brake discs and calipers warrant physical measurement, as binding or seizing from disuse will not always surface in a no-defect MOT. Structural integrity around sills and wheel arches should be checked for hidden rust. The absence of recorded advisories across five years is unusual for a 2004 MOT class and may reflect tester leniency rather than a fault-free chassis. Verify service history and confirm the March 2026 failure cause with the issuing garage before purchase.