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P179 KOX

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,471 mi
Last recorded111,471 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 KOX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 111,471 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 104,714 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 104,714 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 100,277 miles

o/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter badly torn †n/s/f seat belt slightly damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2007 100,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter badly torn

Pass 6 Sep 2006 96,778 miles

n/s/f seat belt webbing slightly damaged †o/s/f drive shaft inner gaiter badly torn †o/s/f strut leaking †n/s/f tyre worn outside edge †rear brakes out of balance by 44%

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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P179 KOX is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P179 KOX, 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 P179 KOX registered?

P179 KOX is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P179 KOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 KOX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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