2018 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · HF68 YMD

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred repairs regarding suspension and tyre components. The most recent test in September 2025 at 93,316 miles shows a pass despite multiple advisories for all four tyres being worn near the legal limit. While the vehicle passed, the persistence of these issues over several years suggests an ownership pattern that only addresses faults once they reach a failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old family vehicle, averaging approximately 11,600 miles per year. There is a significant jump of 16,865 miles between the 2023 test at 58,242 miles and the 2024 test at 75,107 miles. This period of use coincides with the failure in September 2024, where the tester flagged a dangerous rear tyre and a failed washer system, indicating that the vehicle was being driven heavily without interim checks between annual inspections. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the front suspension assembly, as the offside shock absorbers have shown oil misting since at least 2022 at 44,070 miles. This condition has persisted for over 50,000 miles, suggesting the seals are nearing the point of failure. Furthermore, the front suspension arm bushes flagged as worn in 2024 require careful checking for excessive play, as these components often continue to degrade and will impact steering precision and cause uneven tyre wear. The braking system also requires close attention. The 2025 test noted that the front brake discs are worn, which could indicate thinning material or heat damage. Given the recurring issues with worn tyres and suspension bushings, a physical inspection should check for uneven tyre degradation that would indicate alignment problems or sticking calipers. The vehicle is functional, but the history of ignored advisories suggests the next owner should be prepared for immediate expenditure on consumables and suspension components.