MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
clutch worn
corrosion on vehicle
exhaust corroded
front brake discs corroded
front c.v boots perished
spare tyre below limit
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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 sill has slight corrosion around drainage hole
Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion on both sills and nearby floor
How Reliable is the Seat Marbella?
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L204 FCX is a 1993 Seat Marbella in Black with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 L204 FCX, 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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How do I check the history of L204 FCX?
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What year was L204 FCX registered?
L204 FCX is a 1993 Seat Marbella, first registered on 23 September 1993.
Is L204 FCX safe to buy?
The MOT history for L204 FCX shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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