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P177 UFU

1997 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

122,213 mi
Last recorded122,213 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 UFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 122,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

oil leak

Fail 18 May 2010 121,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

OIL LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION ( OIL LEVEL LOW ? )

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

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

corrosion in rear outer wheel arches

front reg plate damaged/ delaminating

Pass 21 May 2009 112,792 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust leaking at joint (this item rectified)

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 May 2009 112,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust leaking at joint (this item rectified)

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 May 2009 112,131 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2008 101,515 miles

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

handbrake travels

Fail 29 Apr 2008 101,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

handbrake travels

Fail 18 Apr 2008 101,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Apr 2007 88,910 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate cracked

rear off side tyre wall slightly cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2007 88,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate cracked still readable

slight cracks o s r tyre saidewalls

Fail 29 Mar 2007 88,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

rear flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded becoming excessive

Pass 15 Nov 2005 88,680 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P177 UFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 P177 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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P177 UFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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