2015 SEAT Altea 1.6L Diesel · KN65 HKP

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance profile with a recent trend of worsening mechanical and consumable issues. While the most recent test on 13 November 2025 at 78,068 miles resulted in a pass, this followed a significant failure just eight days earlier. That failure at 78,067 miles highlighted multiple critical faults, including a fractured offside front coil spring and several tyre defects, including a nail in the nearside front tyre and uneven wear on both front tyres. The recurring nature of windscreen damage across almost every test since 2019 suggests a pattern of minor neglect regarding glass maintenance, though this does not impact mechanical integrity. The vehicle has covered 78,068 miles over its 11-year lifespan, averaging roughly 7,100 miles per year. This usage pattern appears consistent and typical for a vehicle of this age. The mileage increments between annual tests show steady progression, such as the 4,638 miles covered between November 2024 and November 2025. There are no indications of long periods of inactivity or sudden, excessive mileage accumulation that would suggest irregular usage or odometer tampering. A prospective buyer should focus inspections on the suspension and braking systems. The 2023 failure at 69,510 miles for an excessively binding offside rear service brake and parking brake inefficiency indicates previous issues with brake component seizure or wear. Furthermore, the 2025 failure regarding a fractured coil spring and uneven tyre wear on the inner edges suggests potential underlying suspension geometry issues or worn bushes. Given that the 2022 test also flagged uneven tyre wear and thin rear brake pads, a thorough check of the chassis components and braking hardware is necessary to ensure these issues have been fully rectified rather than merely patched. The history of perishing or cracking tyres, noted in both 2021 and 2025, implies that while the vehicle is driven regularly, the owner may be reactive rather than proactive with consumable replacement. The 2020 failure regarding an inoperative engine MIL is an isolated electronic fault, but the repeated windscreen advisories and recent suspension failures suggest the vehicle requires a diligent mechanical inspection of all steering and suspension linkages before purchase.