2016 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · GL66 BUF

The 2016 SEAT Alhambra most recently passed its MOT on 12 September 2025 at 133,022 miles, but the maintenance trend over the preceding two years is mixed and points to deferred rather than proactive upkeep. The vehicle failed on 10 September 2025 with a fractured nearside front coil spring, alongside four tyre advisories, then passed two days later after the spring was replaced. This was the first serious structural failure in the record and suggests a component that had been deteriorating, possibly linked to corrosion noted on the offside rear coil spring in 2024. The 2024 test also flagged corrosion on the rear sub-frame and both rear lower suspension arms, none of which were described as seriously weakened, yet no follow-up entries confirm whether these areas were treated or merely monitored. Tyre wear is a recurring theme, appearing as an advisory in every single test from 2023 through 2025, with the nearside rear tyre failing in 2024 for exposed cords. Front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in 2023, and no subsequent entry confirms replacement, though the 2025 pass suggests they remained within tolerance. The mileage pattern is consistent and relatively high, rising from 119,566 miles in September 2023 to 126,437 miles by September 2024, then jumping to 133,020 miles by September 2025, an increase of roughly 13,459 miles in the most recent twelve-month period. This is above the typical annual average of around 13,302 miles calculated over the vehicle's life, indicating sustained heavy use rather than long periods of standing. The tight clustering of test dates around mid-September each year suggests annual MOT scheduling is regular, and the mileage progression between tests is plausible with no obvious gaps or anomalies. The vehicle has clearly been in consistent service, which places steady wear demands on consumables and structural components alike. A buyer should inspect the rear sub-frame and both rear lower suspension arms in person, paying close attention to whether the corrosion noted in 2024 has progressed beyond surface level. The offside rear coil spring showed corrosion at the same test, and with the nearside front spring having already fractured and been replaced in 2025, the remaining springs deserve close visual examination for cracking or pitting. The repeated tyre advisories, particularly the inner-edge wear pattern on the offside rear and the exposed cords on the nearside rear in 2024, point to possible rear suspension geometry issues or worn bushes that a static inspection and test drive should verify. Front brake pad condition should be confirmed directly, as the 2023 advisory was never explicitly resolved in the record. The rear registration plate lamp inscription illegibility noted in 2024 was a minor failure, but it is worth checking all rear lamp lenses for clarity and function. Overall, the vehicle appears to have had essential repairs carried out to pass each test, but the pattern suggests a reactive maintenance approach rather than a preventative one, and the structural corrosion items warrant a thorough underbody inspection before purchase.