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H193 KPA

1991 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 843cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,790 mi
Last recorded65,790 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Seat Marbella53,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH193 KPA
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine843cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 65,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 65,790 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 64,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2014 63,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2014 63,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 62,203 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside and offside inner sills are starting to corrode

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front inner chassis rail is starting to corrode

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 62,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside and offside inner sills are starting to corrode

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front inner chassis rail is starting to corrode

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside inner sill is starting to corrode

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside inner sill is starting to corrode

Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside inner sills are starting to corrode

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 60,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside inner sills are starting to corrode

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 58,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 56,421 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 54,766 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 54,766 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,441 miles

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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H193 KPA is a 1991 Seat Marbella in Red with a 843cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1991 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 53,342 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 H193 KPA, 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 35 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H193 KPA is a 1991 Seat Marbella, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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