2016 SEAT Alhambra 2.0L Diesel · Y3 RHJ

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following a pass on 25 June 2026 at 53,905 miles. While the most recent result indicates the car is roadworthy, the maintenance trend shows a recurring issue with the front suspension. Specifically, the tester flagged worn nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes. This issue first appeared in the June 2024 test at 44,932 miles and has persisted through to the most recent inspection, despite the vehicle passing in June 2025 without recorded defects. The mileage profile suggests light usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,390 miles per year. The recorded increments show consistent annual movement, with 4,564 miles covered between June 2025 and June 2026, and 4,596 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. This low-mileage pattern often implies less mechanical wear on the drivetrain, but it can also lead to components like suspension bushes and tyres ageing or degrading due to less frequent movement and environmental exposure. A prospective buyer should focus on the front suspension assembly during a physical inspection. The repeated advisories regarding worn suspension arm pins or bushes suggest that while the movement is not yet excessive, the components are nearing the end of their service life. Replacing these bushes or the entire control arms would likely resolve the ongoing issue. Tyre maintenance also requires scrutiny. The vehicle failed its June 2024 test due to cuts in the nearside rear and offside front tyres reaching the cords, alongside inner edge wear on both front tyres. Although the 2026 test shows no tyre advisories, the previous history of both structural damage and uneven wear patterns suggests the buyer should check current tread depth and ensure the wheel alignment is correct to prevent premature wear.