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L169 YFK

1993 Seat Marbella

Black Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,390 mi
Last recorded55,390 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1993 Seat Marbella49,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 YFK
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 55,390 miles

Heavily undersealed making corrosion difficult to spot.

Fail 28 Oct 2019 55,370 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavily undersealed making corrosion difficult to spot.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 55,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,282 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 46,035 miles

Both seats worn on runners

N/s/f headlight condensated

N/s/f panal holed but not in prescribed area

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 46,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both seats worn on runners

N/s/f headlight condensated

N/s/f panal holed but not in prescribed area

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,605 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,087 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 42,404 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 May 2011 42,402 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 35,389 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,920 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 30,896 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,149 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2005 26,631 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres rubber cracking on side walls

oil leak

very slight brake bind at nearside rear

Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,631 miles

all tyres rubber cracking on side walls

oil leak

very slight brake bind at nearside rear

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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L169 YFK is a 1993 Seat Marbella in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L169 YFK, 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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L169 YFK is a 1993 Seat Marbella, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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