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K849 GKV

1993 Seat Marbella

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,295 mi
Last recorded52,295 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1993 Seat Marbella49,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK849 GKV
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 52,295 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 15 May 2015 51,225 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 49,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,672 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 47,670 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 44,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2011 40,306 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 May 2011 40,306 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,040 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 33,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,074 miles

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

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

n/s mirror cracked.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 27,968 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

n/s mirror cracked.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,378 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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K849 GKV is a 1993 Seat Marbella in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K849 GKV, 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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K849 GKV is a 1993 Seat Marbella, first registered on 5 June 1993.

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