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G394 KYD

1990 Seat Marbella

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,317 mi
Last recorded48,317 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Seat Marbella50,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG394 KYD
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 48,317 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 48,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear exhaust rubber hangers perishing x3

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 48,291 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor sectio (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 48,277 miles

slight corrosion o/s inner sill

Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,264 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,254 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,196 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s sill to floor section slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,129 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight footbrake travel / spongy

Pass 31 Jan 2011 47,997 miles

slight footbrake travel

Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,782 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,230 miles

exhaust very rusty

o/s/ front brake disc very rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2007 47,230 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust very rusty

o/s/ front brake disc very rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2006 47,058 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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G394 KYD is a 1990 Seat Marbella in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 50,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G394 KYD, 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 36 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G394 KYD is a 1990 Seat Marbella, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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