2013 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · HS62 AVV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in January 2026 at 102,169 miles secured a pass only after a failure caused by critical tyre wear and suspension arm corrosion. While the immediate safety failures were addressed, the appearance of structural corrosion on both rear lower suspension arms suggests that the underbody components are beginning to show significant signs of environmental degradation and age-related oxidation. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There was a notable gap of only 4,500 miles covered between January 2024 (79,527 miles) and January 2025 (84,057 miles), followed by a sharp increase of 18,112 miles in the final year. This recent surge in usage suggests the car has been used more frequently recently, which likely correlates with the accelerated wear on rubber components and tyres seen in the latest tests. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension assembly. The record shows that both rear coil springs failed in early 2025, and the lower suspension arms were flagged for corrosion in early 2026. You should check for deep pitting or thinning metal on these arms and ensure the corrosion has not progressed beyond surface level. Furthermore, the failure due to exposed cords on both rear tyres in 2026 indicates that the previous owner ignored tyre wear until it became hazardous, necessitating a close check of the remaining tread depth and sidew integrity on all four tyres.