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M435 VPU

1995 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,840 mi
Last recorded84,840 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Seat Cordoba93,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM435 VPU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 84,840 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,167 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 74,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 68,551 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin starting to rust

slight play in front o/s n/s top mounts

Fail 28 Jul 2010 68,549 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear exhaust box outer skin starting to rust

slight play in front o/s n/s top mounts

Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,342 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 49,929 miles

corrosion becoming present.

Fail 11 Apr 2008 49,929 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion becoming present.

offside front tyre bald on both outer edges.

offside wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,963 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,194 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 33,191 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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M435 VPU is a 1995 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M435 VPU, 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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What year was M435 VPU registered?

M435 VPU is a 1995 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 February 1995.

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