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M803 ABY

1994 Seat Marbella

Blue Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,528 mi
Last recorded73,528 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Seat Marbella48,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM803 ABY
MakeSeat
ModelMarbella
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,528 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 73,528 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,963 miles

Near side front wheel arch/wing corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 64,937 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 Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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)

body panels corroded

under bonnet has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2013 64,922 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,794 miles

battery light on

front exhaust slight blow

n/s sill to floor corroded

o/s sill to floor corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,516 miles

battery light on

front exhaust slight blow

Fail 15 Aug 2011 62,516 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

battery light on

front exhaust slight blow

Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,449 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 61,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,879 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 59,785 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 59,785 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery light on

Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,806 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 57,216 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 57,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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M803 ABY is a 1994 Seat Marbella in Blue with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Seat Marbella models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 48,396 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 M803 ABY, 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 32 years old, this Seat Marbella is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M803 ABY registered?

M803 ABY is a 1994 Seat Marbella, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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