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GN51 WVO

2001 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,132 mi
Last recorded92,132 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Cordoba75,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 WVO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,355 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 89,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,899 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 86,898 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 78,592 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 78,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 71,952 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 May 2011 68,528 miles

Oil leak

eml light on

n/s fog light lens cracked

n/s wing mirror lens cracked

o/s number plate light unit loose

Fail 5 May 2011 68,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

eml light on

n/s fog light lens cracked

n/s wing mirror lens cracked

o/s number plate light unit loose

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,342 miles

Oil leak

crack in n/s wing mirror

n/s/f wheel trim missing

Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,561 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perrishing

nearside rear tyre on legal limits

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2009 65,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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)

both front lower arm rear bushes perrishing

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre on legal limits

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,707 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 60,707 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 54,636 miles

light marking to windscreen

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear number plate light requires attention

slight rust exhaust system

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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GN51 WVO is a 2001 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 75,036 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 Cordoba fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN51 WVO, 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 25 years old, this Seat Cordoba is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN51 WVO registered?

GN51 WVO is a 2001 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is GN51 WVO safe to buy?

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