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K452 VUE

1993 Seat Marbella

White Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,757 mi
Last recorded12,757 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Seat Marbella49,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK452 VUE
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 12,757 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 12,757 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,720 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 12,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine overheating

Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,664 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,591 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 12,591 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,481 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 12,279 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 12,279 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,029 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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K452 VUE is a 1993 Seat Marbella in White with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1993 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 49,391 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K452 VUE, 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 33 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K452 VUE registered?

K452 VUE is a 1993 Seat Marbella, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K452 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K452 VUE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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