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BLZ 7112

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,173 mi
Last recorded81,173 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 7112
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 81,173 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s and o/s front lower wishbones corroding almost to excess and rear bushes beginning to seperate

n/s track rod end worn

parking brake lever loose

vehicle structure at the n/s rear wheel housing corroded and holed at two parts, one part is almost to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

Fail 6 Jan 2020 81,150 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases second exhaust box holed to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s and o/s front lower wishbones corroding almost to excess and rear bushes beginning to seperate

n/s track rod end worn

parking brake lever loose

vehicle structure at the n/s rear wheel housing corroded and holed at two parts, one part is almost to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 75,412 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,448 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 67,590 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and stiffener (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,621 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,615 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,982 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion at offside rear wheel arch

Fail 15 Nov 2012 50,980 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion at offside rear wheel arch

Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,831 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,131 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 42,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,997 miles

both front brake discs rusty on inner surfaces

Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,663 miles

corrosion on front brake discs (inner sufaces)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 36,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion on front brake discs (inner sufaces)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,370 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 17 Nov 2005 31,108 miles

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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BLZ 7112 is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BLZ 7112, 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 BLZ 7112 registered?

BLZ 7112 is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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