2019 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · PY68 URN

A pattern of progressive suspension and brake wear is clearly visible across the MOT history of this 2019 SEAT Alhambra, with multiple recurring advisories pointing to the same vulnerable components year after year. The most recent test on 18 November 2025 recorded a clean pass with no advisories, which is the strongest result on file, but this should be read alongside the cumulative picture: fractured offside rear coil spring recorded as a major failure in September 2024, corroded rear suspension arms flagged the following December, console bushes perishing at both front lower arms in October 2023, and brake disc pitting or scoring appearing on all four corners between 2021 and 2023. The trajectory suggests an underbody and chassis that is steadily accumulating corrosion and component fatigue rather than a vehicle with a uniformly stable roadworthiness record, even though the last two passes did not identify any new items. The recorded mileage of 44,026 miles over seven years equates to an average of roughly 6,289 miles annually, which sits within normal parameters for a family MPV of this age. There are no extended gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods off the road, and no sudden unexplained mileage jumps between tests, so the usage profile appears consistent rather than erratic. Mileage of this level is sufficient to have produced meaningful wear on consumable braking and suspension components, which aligns with the pattern of advisories already observed, particularly the brake disc scoring that has been flagged on multiple occasions across three separate tests. Continued annual accumulation at this rate should be expected to draw further wear from the same areas unless targeted replacement work has been carried out. For a prospective buyer, the priority areas on inspection are the front lower suspension arms and their console bushes, the rear coil springs, the rear suspension arm corrosion, and the brake discs at all four corners. On a test drive, listen carefully for clonks or knocks from the front end over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, particularly clatter that suggests excessive movement at the lower arm bushes, and pay attention to any vagueness or wandering in the steering that could indicate perished bushes now approaching the point of failing rather than simply wearing. At the rear, a single fractured coil spring has already been recorded; check for any sagging of the offside rear corner, and listen for metallic rattles or harsh impacts over bumps which could indicate a second spring fatigue point. The rear suspension arms were noted as corroded in late 2024, so a thorough visual check underneath for any progression of this corrosion, particularly around mounting points, is advisable. The brake discs have been flagged as pitted or scored on both fronts and both rears across multiple tests, indicating a recurring issue with disc surface condition rather than an isolated event. On test, expect to feel any brake pedal judder or vibration through the pedal under firm stopping, which would suggest the disc surfaces have worn unevenly, and listen for any grinding or squealing that may indicate pads running against scored material. Tyre wear was noted on all four corners in 2024, with the nearside front in particular flagged as wearing on the inside edge, suggesting an alignment or suspension geometry issue; any uneven or rapid inner-edge wear on the current tyres should be queried, and a four-wheel alignment check considered. Given the recurring nature of these advisories, it would be prudent to establish exactly which components have been replaced and which remain original before committing to purchase.