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GN51 XLV

2001 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,664 mi
Last recorded113,664 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Seat Cordoba75,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 113,664 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

aux belt cracking

clutch stiff to operate

engine management light on

front bumper slightly damaged

nearside front fog light taped in bumper

nearside front wing damaged

nearside headlight braket cracked

nearside rear shock cover loose

nearside rear shockabsorber slightly weak

offside front drive shaft corroded

offside rear & nearside rear seat belt slow to return

slight engine oil seepage

slight imbalance front brakes

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 13 Aug 2014 113,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

aux belt cracking

clutch stiff to operate

engine management light on

front bumper slightly damaged

nearside front fog light taped in bumper

nearside front wing damaged

nearside headlight braket cracked

nearside rear shock cover loose

nearside rear shockabsorber slightly weak

offside front drive shaft corroded

offside rear & nearside rear seat belt slow to return

slight engine oil seepage

slight imbalance front brakes

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 18 Jul 2013 100,535 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

clutch stiff to operate

engine managment light on

nearside front fog light held in with tape

nearside rear shockabsorber cover loose

offside front drive shaft corroded.

slight damage near side front bumper & offside rear wing

Fail 13 Jul 2013 100,370 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clutch stiff to operate

engine managment light on

nearside front fog light held in with tape

nearside rear shockabsorber cover loose

offside front drive shaft corroded.

slight damage near side front bumper & offside rear wing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,059 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 89,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 30 Jul 2011 79,791 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 65,938 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 65,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,375 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,575 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 39,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,968 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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GN51 XLV is a 2001 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XLV, 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 XLV registered?

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

Is GN51 XLV safe to buy?

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