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P205 UEE

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,245 mi
Last recorded81,245 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 UEE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,245 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 81,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 73,179 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 73,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 69,312 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,565 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 66,081 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 63,436 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 63,436 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 60,098 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2005 60,098 miles

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

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

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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P205 UEE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P205 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 P205 UEE registered?

P205 UEE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P205 UEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 UEE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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