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M425 LJA

1995 Seat Cordoba

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,693 mi
Last recorded100,693 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 Seat Cordoba93,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM425 LJA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 100,693 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 99,641 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust outer skin corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside rear lense slight damage

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 98,682 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both outer sills corroded not weakened

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear lense slight damage

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 97,704 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear lens damage

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 97,704 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear lens damage

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Lamp damaged slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 95,955 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Lamp damaged slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,410 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front both brakes slightly binding

N/S outer sill slight corrosion

O/SR lens damaged

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 94,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front both brakes slightly binding

N/S outer sill slight corrosion

O/SR lens damaged

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 92,587 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front brake has slight binding

Fail 13 Apr 2016 92,570 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside front brake has slight binding

Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,093 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 90,093 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 87,381 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r tyre ex. cracking on outter wall

Pass 1 May 2014 87,381 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r tyre ex. cracking on outter wall

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,914 miles

rear outter sills corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 84,914 miles

rear outter sills corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,429 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust tail pipe sticking out excessively

Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,570 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 76,241 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 75,306 miles

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

oil leak from top of engine

Pass 24 Apr 2007 74,255 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,794 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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M425 LJA is a 1995 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1995 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 93,225 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 M425 LJA, 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 31 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M425 LJA is a 1995 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 7 February 1995.

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