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GN51 XJW

2001 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,100 mi
Last recorded59,100 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Cordoba75,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 59,100 miles

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F ball joint

Centre exhaust silencer section getting abit corroded

Engine management light at dash, stays ON

engine getting abit noisey

Fail 25 Apr 2014 59,099 miles

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

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F ball joint

Centre exhaust silencer section getting abit corroded

Engine management light at dash, stays ON

engine getting abit noisey

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,098 miles

Centre exhaust box getting abit corroded

Clutch operation getting stiff

N/S/F tyre nearing limits of tread wear

O/S/F tyre getting abit low on tread and slight wear at inner tread edge

O/S/R tyre getting abit soft and has nail stuck in tread area (Slow puncture)

Spare tyre compartment getting abit wet

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,010 miles

Clutch pedal feels stiff

Exhaust system getting corroded abit

W/Blades split at ends

Pass 6 May 2011 48,016 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 47,994 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,786 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 41,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 36,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XJW is a 2001 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJW, 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.

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What year was GN51 XJW registered?

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

Is GN51 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 XJW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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