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M61 FFH

1994 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,894 mi
Last recorded131,894 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Seat Cordoba90,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM61 FFH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 131,894 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear floor rusted

rear no plate deteriating

rear valance rusted

Fail 30 Aug 2011 131,626 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear floor rusted

rear no plate deteriating

rear valance rusted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 121,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 109,650 miles

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

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

Hand brake lever close to full travel

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear valance damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2008 96,667 miles

Centre exhaust rubber support deteriorating

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

Rear valance damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Sep 2008 96,667 miles

Centre exhaust rubber support deteriorating

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear valance damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 84,792 miles

advisorys as test no 750030667220

Fail 17 Sep 2007 84,704 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Sep 2006 72,669 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 72,271 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 68,008 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M61 FFH is a 1994 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 90,695 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 M61 FFH, 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 32 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M61 FFH registered?

M61 FFH is a 1994 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M61 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M61 FFH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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