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2 JCS

1997 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,410 mi
Last recorded76,410 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 JCS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 76,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 72,973 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 71,120 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 70,355 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 70,344 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,647 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 68,899 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,988 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,510 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 65,792 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,589 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 64,577 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)

Pass 28 May 2015 63,798 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 63,213 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 63,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,043 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slightly coroded

steering joint cover split at rack to column joint

Fail 31 May 2013 62,033 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f brake pipe slightly coroded

steering joint cover split at rack to column joint

Pass 23 May 2012 60,695 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 57,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight movement in near side seat

Fail 24 May 2011 57,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both handbrake cables cracking and swollen

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight movement in both front seats

Pass 28 May 2010 54,123 miles

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

temp cat fitted

Pass 18 May 2009 51,852 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,564 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/F AND O/S/R FLOOR PANS

N/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 49,556 miles

DAMAGE TO FLOOR PANS

Pass 20 Feb 2006 46,532 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?

Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,838
Stop lamp not working 4,000
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,455
position lamp(s) not working 3,369
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3,266
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2 JCS is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 89,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2 JCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 2 JCS registered?

2 JCS is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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