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M801 XFA

1995 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,468 mi
Last recorded86,468 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Seat Cordoba93,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM801 XFA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2010 86,468 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 86,468 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,931 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 84,931 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 83,314 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 83,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 81,898 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 81,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 79,718 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 79,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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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M801 XFA is a 1995 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M801 XFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M801 XFA registered?

M801 XFA is a 1995 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M801 XFA safe to buy?

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