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K78 KDM

1993 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

32,275 mi
Last recorded32,275 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1993 Seat Marbella49,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK78 KDM
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 32,275 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 31,865 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 28,958 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 25,057 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 21,680 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 21,551 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

backbox slightly corroded

both front seats slightly insecure

nearside front top strut mount has slight free play

nearside front tyre starting to wear

oil leaks

wheel trims

Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,551 miles

backbox slightly corroded

both front seats slightly insecure

nearside front top strut mount has slight free play

nearside front tyre starting to wear

oil leaks

wheel trims

Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,439 miles

both front tyres starting to wear

Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,345 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight freeplay in both track rods

spare wheel insecure

wheel trims fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2010 21,251 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight free play in both track rod ends

Pass 2 Mar 2010 21,251 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight free play in both track rod ends

Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,139 miles

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

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

drivers seat slightly insecure but hinged on all points of frame

Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,014 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 20,637 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,183 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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K78 KDM is a 1993 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1993 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 49,391 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 K78 KDM, 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.

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What year was K78 KDM registered?

K78 KDM is a 1993 Seat Marbella, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K78 KDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K78 KDM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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