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GN51 XLJ

2001 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,389 mi
Last recorded75,389 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Cordoba75,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 XLJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 75,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault epc (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 71,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,573 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,292 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,776 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,771 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 53,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 50,039 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,849 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 4 Oct 2006 41,883 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 37,433 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 37,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 XLJ is a 2001 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GN51 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

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

Is GN51 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 XLJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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