2017 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · FH17 XCG

The SEAT Alhambra presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 February 2026 at 32,664 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt on the same date showing no defects logged, which points to an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault condition. Prior tests in February 2025 at 24,107 miles and February 2024 at 15,170 miles also passed clean, confirming a consistent absence of advisories across the recorded history. The mileage pattern reflects very light use for a 2017 registration. The car covered just 14,988 miles by September 2023, then 15,170 by February 2024, indicating roughly 180 miles in five months. Annual use rose to 8,937 miles by February 2025 and 8,557 miles by February 2026, still low at an average near 3,600 miles per year. Such limited accumulation suggests extended standing periods, though the clean MOT slate gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the low mileage and likely static storage cycles. Dampness or corrosion on structural members and underbody mounts can develop on cars left idle, even where testers logged no advisories. Verify the 25 February 2026 failure cause with DVSA, as the zero-defect record leaves the rejection reason unconfirmed. Check tyre sidewall condition and brake caliper freedom before purchase. Standing vehicles often suffer flat spots and seized handbrake mechanisms despite passing emissions and integrity checks. The history shows no recurring mechanical faults, but physical verification remains prudent on a nine-year-old low-mileage MPV.