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M526 RKO

1995 Seat Cordoba

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,621 mi
Last recorded186,621 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Seat Cordoba93,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM526 RKO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 186,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 186,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 180,450 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 180,447 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 173,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 173,851 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 164,555 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 151,820 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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M526 RKO is a 1995 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M526 RKO, 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 M526 RKO registered?

M526 RKO is a 1995 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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