2003 SEAT Alhambra 1.9L Diesel · RX53 OCV

The vehicle presents a concerning history of structural degradation and mechanical wear despite its low annual mileage. The last recorded MOT was completed in February 2022 at 134,191 miles, meaning the vehicle has gone over four years without an official safety inspection. This gap is significant, particularly given the trend of issues identified in the previous tests. In January 2022, the vehicle failed on a multitude of critical points, includinging excessive corrosion on the offside front subframe mounting and structural damage to the chassis box. While it passed in February 2022, the presence of corrosion on suspension mounting areas and chassis rails suggests the structural integrity of the platform is in a state decline. At 134,191 miles over 23 years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 5,800 miles per year. However, the data indicates that low mileage has not prevented significant environmental-related damage. Between 2020 and 2022, there were consistent reports of corrosion across the front chassis rails, sills, and rear lower suspension arms. The presence of perishing tyres in 2020 further suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, leading to rubber components deteriorating through age rather than through use and tear. Mechanical records show recurring issues with the suspension and braking systems. The tester repeatedly flagged worn front suspension arm bushes and deteriorated Macpherson strut bushes, alongside corroded brake pipes and hoses. The January 2022 failure specifically highlighted excessive corrosion on the rear cab mounting and subframe, which is a high-risk structural concern. Given the lack of testing data since 2022, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and brake lines to ensure that the documented corrosion has not progressed to a point of structural failure.