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P173 FRA

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

84,415 mi
Last recorded84,415 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 FRA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2016 84,415 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill two holes (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill two holes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear panel by door (5.2.6)

Corrosion to both door shuts & floor pans

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished & has slight damage to sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear outer wheel arch covered with tape

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,632 miles

Battery loose

Centre exhaust joint leaking

Corrosion to under side of nearside boot floor

Nearside rear tyreworn inner edge and perished

Offside rear wheel arch badly corroded just outside 30cm of rear shock absorber mounting

Fail 23 Jul 2015 81,626 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Battery loose

Centre exhaust joint leaking

Corrosion to under side of nearside boot floor

Nearside rear tyreworn inner edge and perished

Offside rear wheel arch badly corroded just outside 30cm of rear shock absorber mounting

Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,153 miles

Corrosion to offside door shut and rear outer wheel arch

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2014 79,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to offside door shut and rear outer wheel arch

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,217 miles

rear jacking points corroded and floor

Fail 17 Jul 2013 76,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear jacking points corroded and floor

Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,866 miles

both rear inner wheelarches & sill ends corroded & weak.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 72,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both rear inner wheelarches & sill ends corroded & weak.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,877 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,369 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 67,369 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,656 miles

engine brether hose missing from rocker cover

Fail 6 Jul 2009 64,655 miles

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

engine brether hose missing from rocker cover

Pass 22 Jul 2008 62,430 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 62,430 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 59,563 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 59,563 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

freeplay in both rear wheel bearings

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 21 Jul 2006 56,480 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r flexi barke pipe ferrule corroded

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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P173 FRA is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 P173 FRA, 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 P173 FRA registered?

P173 FRA is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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