MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,415 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 ()
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
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
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
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
rear jacking points corroded and floor
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
both rear inner wheelarches & sill ends corroded & weak.
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.
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)
engine brether hose missing from rocker cover
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
engine brether hose missing from rocker cover
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P173 FRA is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 May 1997.
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