2016 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · DF16 WPU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on September 17, 2025 at 49,456 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension components that required immediate attention shortly before the previous test. The failure just five days prior at 49,399 miles was due to exposed cords on the offside rear tyre and excessively worn bushes on both front lower suspension arms. While these issues were rectified to secure the pass, the recurring nature of suspension wear suggests a persistent issue. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage, moving from 29,388 miles in July 2022 to 49,456 miles by September 2025. This low mileage often reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it can also lead to the degradation of rubber-based components like bushes due to extended periods of inactivity, which likely aligns with the premature failure of the arm bushes seen in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension arms and related bushes, as these components have appeared as advisories or failures since 2022. The buyer should also verify the condition of the front brake system, as the record noted thin pads and worn discs back in 2022. Given the history of tyres reaching the legal limit or failing structurally across multiple tests, the current tread depth and tyre age should be checked to ensure they are not nearing immediate replacement despite the low overall mileage.