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P193 UEE

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,425 mi
Last recorded120,425 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 UEE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 120,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 110,241 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 98,275 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 98,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

stereo amp wiring not suitable for the purpose

Fail 2 Mar 2007 91,572 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

off side front inner cv boot split

Pass 2 Mar 2007 91,572 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front inner cv boot split

Pass 21 Feb 2006 85,257 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 85,257 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres near legal limit

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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P193 UEE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P193 UEE, 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 P193 UEE registered?

P193 UEE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P193 UEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P193 UEE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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