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F56 KWV

1988 Seat Marbella

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,648 mi
Last recorded61,648 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1988 Seat Marbella51,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF56 KWV
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2012 61,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,010 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,044 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 59,022 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 58,068 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 58,063 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 56,847 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 56,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Seat Marbella?

Based on 4,916 MOT tests across 1,133 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
1,441
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 409
constant velocity joint gaiter split 268
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 260
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 224
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F56 KWV is a 1988 Seat Marbella in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 51,906 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Marbella fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 409 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F56 KWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Marbella typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F56 KWV registered?

F56 KWV is a 1988 Seat Marbella, first registered on 16 December 1988.

Is F56 KWV safe to buy?

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