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P151 UFU

1997 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,774 mi
Last recorded95,774 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 UFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 95,774 miles

exhaust is unusually loud but no faults found

rear shockers starting to get weak

Fail 29 Sep 2009 98,642 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

o/s/f mirror deterioated

slight free play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 27 Sep 2008 90,126 miles

offside front steering rack has slight play

Fail 27 Sep 2008 90,126 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front steering rack has slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2007 84,012 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 82,706 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 79,738 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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P151 UFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 89,404 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 P151 UFU, 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 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P151 UFU registered?

P151 UFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P151 UFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P151 UFU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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