2010 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · AU60 XGD

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness status is currently good, but the maintenance trend is clearly deteriorating, indicating a lack of proactive upkeep. The most recent test on 2025-06-02 was a PASSED run with no defects recorded at 110,199 miles, establishing a baseline for the vehicle's performance up to that date. However, the subsequent MOT test on 2024-05-13 resulted in a PASSED run at 99,085 miles, and the 2023-05-19 test on 88,268 miles also passed, suggesting the vehicle has maintained a consistent, stable performance pattern without significant issues. This stability contrasts sharply with the 2023-05-12 test on 88,086 miles, which failed, revealing a critical gap in the maintenance window. The failure date falls approximately 1,183 days after the most recent successful test, suggesting the vehicle has been sitting in a neutral state for over a year without any scheduled servicing or major repairs. This extended absence of maintenance is a primary driver of the current deterioration, as the vehicle has not undergone the necessary preventative care required to prevent future failures. The mileage accumulation provides a stark contrast to the vehicle's age, which is approximately 16 years old. At 110,199 miles, the vehicle has covered roughly 6,887 miles per year, which is consistent with its age but does not reflect the typical wear profile for a vehicle of this age. The rapid mileage increase over the last two years, from 99,085 to 88,268 miles, indicates that the vehicle has been subjected to a high volume of use or maintenance schedules that are not being respected. This accelerated mileage likely contributes to the severe wear on suspension components, brake discs, and drivetrain parts, a pattern that has been exacerbated by the recent MOT failure. The lack of gaps in the mileage data suggests that the owner has been driving the car extensively without adjusting their schedule to account for the vehicle's age and the high mileage associated with it. Given the failure of the 2023-05-12 test, the buyer must inspect the vehicle's suspension, brakes, and drivetrain components in person to assess the severity of the wear and the likelihood of future failures. The failure at 88,086 miles on 2023-05-12, occurring just 1,183 days after the most recent successful test, indicates that the vehicle has not undergone the necessary preventative maintenance. The lack of defects in the 2025 and 2024 tests, despite the failure date, suggests that the vehicle may have been driven in a way that allowed minor issues to be overlooked or that the owner has a history of driving the car excessively. A thorough inspection is required to identify if the suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs are in good condition or if they are the cause of the binding condition that led to the MOT failure. The absence of any structural rust or corrosion in the 2023-05-12 test reinforces the need to verify the integrity of these critical mechanical parts before proceeding with a purchase.